Kitt lived in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . Her husband , Kitt Shapiro , was by her side . Her recording of saucy Christmas song ` ` Santa Claus '' was certified gold last year . Kitt made a name for herself in as Robin in ` ` ! '' Singer and actress Eartha Kitt has died , her publicist , Patty Freedman , told CNN on Thursday . TV series .
Kitt lived in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . Her husband , Kitt Shapiro , was by her side . Her recording of saucy Christmas song ` ` Santa Claus '' was certified gold last year . Kitt made a name for herself in as Robin in ` ` ! '' TV series .