Celia Cruz Honored with Walk of Fame Star in Fort Lee for 100th Birthday
CBS New YorkJune 7, 20251 min563 views
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- 🎶 A star has been unveiled on the Walk of Fame at the Barrymore Film Center in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in honor of Celia Cruz, the acclaimed Queen of Salsa.
- 🎤 The tribute coincides with celebrations for what would have been Celia Cruz's 100th birthday this October.
Celia Cruz's Life and Legacy
- 🇨🇺 Born in Havana, Cuba, Celia Cruz was exiled from her native country after renouncing the socialist regime and subsequently moved to the US.
- 🇺🇸 She is celebrated as the story of an immigrant in the US, embracing her American identity and using her platform to share the narrative of a Cuban immigrant.
- 💔 Cruz lived in Fort Lee for several decades, including her final years, before passing away in 2003 after a battle with cancer.
Honoring an Icon
- 🌟 The star's unveiling was organized by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey as part of their statewide celebration.
- 💖 Those who knew her best, including her niece Linda Becker Pritchette and estate executive Omar Pardo, shared insights into her life and enduring fame.
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