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.

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.

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.

Carole D'Andrea - who famously portrayed Velma in West Side Story - has passed away at 87. She had originated the role of Velma - a rich girl who falls for Riff (Michael Callin) - in the 1957 ...

West Side Story star Carole D'Andrea has passed away at the age of 87. The actress originated the role of Velma in the 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story before reprising the role in the ...

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