Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed Velma, the Jet girl, in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and the iconic 1961 film adaptation, has passed away at the age of 87. According ...

Carole D'Andrea, one of the few original 'West Side Story' stars who also appeared in the 1961 film, has passed away at the age of 87. <p>D'Andrea was one of six actors who were cast in both the ...

Carole D’Andrea, who portrayed the Jet girl Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story and then in the classic 1961 film, has died. She was 87. D’Andrea died March 11 of ...

Carole D’Andrea, best known for portraying Velma in the original 1957 Broadway production of 'West Side Story and the iconic 1961 film adaptation, has passed away at the age of 87.

Bobby Banas, who played the Jets' Joyboy in 1961's 'West Side Story,' appeared in other film musicals and had a career as a choreographer, died July 29 at 90. Skip to main content.

Actress Carole D’Andrea, best known for her turn on stage and on the silver screen in West Side Story, has died. She was 87.