Kitt died in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . Her husband , Kitt Jones , was by her side . In the United States , her dance career led to a critically acclaimed stint on Broadway , including the play `` New Faces of 1952 , '' which was later made into a movie . Her recording of saucy Christmas song ` ` Christmas Baby '' was certified gold last week . Kitt made a name for herself in as Catwoman in ` ` ' '' TV series .
Kitt died in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . Her husband , Kitt Jones , was by her side . Her recording of saucy Christmas song ` ` Christmas Baby '' was certified gold last week . Kitt made a name for herself in as Catwoman in ` ` ' '' TV series .