Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed Velma, the Jet girl, in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and the iconic 1961 film adaptation, has passed away at the age of 87. According to her ...

Actress Carole D’Andrea, best known for her turn on stage and on the silver screen in West Side Story, has died. She was 87. The actress’ death was announced on social media by her three daughters.

She played the Jet girl Velma in the iconic musical productions, then was an acting teacher for many years in New York and Hollywood.

Carole D'Andrea - who famously portrayed Velma in West Side Story - has passed away at 87 ... They concluded: 'She also died on her 44th AA sobriety anniversary, which she said was "the day ...

D'Andrea's most celebrated role was as Velma, a member of the Jets, in the original 1957 Broadway production of "West Side Story." She also understudied the role of Anybodys during the production.

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Actress Carole D’Andrea, who played Velma in West Side Story, died at 87 from heart failure, her daughters revealed Tuesday. D’Andrea originated the role of Velma in the 1957 Broadway ...

By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died.