Ginger Rogers remains. Ginger Rogers Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress, dancer, and singer. She is known for her starring role in "Kitty Foyle" (1940), but is best remembered for performing in RKO's musical films (partnered with Fred Astaire) on stage, radio and television, throughout much of the 20th century. Born in Independence, Missouri, and raised in Kansas City, Rogers and her family moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was nine years old. After winning a 1925 Charleston dance contest that launched a successful vaudeville career, she gained recognition as
The Ginger House Kansas City to perform [[Tovarich (musical) at [[Starlight Theatre (Kansas City, Missouri)|Starlight Theater]]. On July 16, 1994 the [[City of Independence]] hosted Ginger Roger's Day with a parade, book signing, a film festival, luncheon, and dinner. Ginger was presented with a key to the city by Mayor Ron Stewart. The house was declared an [[Historic Landmark Property]] by the [[City of Independence]] in 1994. Mayor Stewart affixed the plaque to the exterior of the house during Ginger's visit. This was one of [[Ginger Rogers]]' last public appearances before her death in April 1995 at the age of 83. From the