born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on December 11, 1931 birth name was Rosa Delores Alverío mother was a seamstress and father was a farmer moved to New York City at 5

began career at 11 years old began career at 11 years old voiceovers for Spanish films voiceovers for Spanish films began acting at 13 began acting at 13 played Angelina in the Broadway play, Skydrift played Angelina in the Broadway play, Skydrift is famous for playing Anita in West Side Story at age 30 is famous for playing Anita in West Side Story at age 30

has earned 15 different awards Golden Globe Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, Tony Awards and The National Medal of Arts from President Obama

still acts still acts was in The Glass Menagerie in 2006 was in The Glass Menagerie in 2006

husband, Leonard Gordon, was her manager until death on June 30 this year husband, Leonard Gordon, was her manager until death on June 30 this year daughter: Fernanda Luisa Gordon-Fisher sings and dances daughter: Fernanda Luisa Gordon-Fisher sings and dances grandsons: Justin and Cameron Fisher grandsons: Justin and Cameron Fisher