Carole D'Andrea

1937 - 2025

Carole D'Andrea obituary, 1937-2025, Santa Monica, CA

Carole D'Andrea

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

Carole D'Andrea Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 19 to Mar. 20, 2025.

Carole D'Andrea was an actress who originated the role of Velma in "West Side Story" on Broadway, then also played her in the 1961 film adaptation.

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(Photo: West Side Story (1961))

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JK

April 24, 2025

May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Sending condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered.

Sandra B Pister

April 1, 2025

My condolences to the family of Carole D'Andrea. "West Side Story" is my favorite film of all time and Carole stood out as a supreme dancer.

Peter Pierre

March 25, 2025

RIP my angel

Tony Spirito

March 20, 2025

Mr. Jr.

March 20, 2025

My condolences.

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