Kitt died in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . That role produced Kitt 's recognizable sultry cat growl . Her daughter , Kitt Shapiro , was by her side . She said that the doctors told them to expect a long battle with illness and death Kitt made a name for herself in as Catwoman in `` Batman '' TV series .
Kitt died in New York , where she was being treated for colon cancer . Her daughter , Kitt Shapiro , was by her side . She said that the doctors told them to expect a long battle with illness and death Kitt made a name for herself in as Catwoman in `` Batman '' TV series .