The voluptuous dancer-actress who partnered with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly in the golden-age of the movie musical died today of a heart attack. Various sources gave her age as 87 and 86.

Charisse's credits included Singin' in the Rain, which saw her go toe to toe with Kelly in the film's elaborate "Broadway Melody" dream ballet, The Band Wagon, which brought her into Astaire's arms, and Silk Stockings, which reunited her with Astaire and brought her a Golden Globe nomination.