Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Released in 1953, Kitt's take on the humorous, coquettish tone for the holiday jingle led it to be one of the most recognized ...

NEW YORK - Eartha Kitt, the self-proclaimed "sex kitten" whose sultry voice and catlike purr attracted fans even as she neared 80, has died. The singer, dancer and actress was 81.

The Christmas holiday season is full of classic movie marathons and listening to songs that have defined the spirit of the season. One of them was Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby" song hit, with her ...