Rita Bennett, a stunning brunette, was born on January 26, 1941, in Glen Cove, New York, to a tumultuous family on Long Island.
As an only child, Rita grew up in a dysfunctional household, which led her to focus on her developing physical appearance as a teenager.
At the tender age of sixteen, Rita left home and moved into a Manhattan apartment with five girls she barely knew, marking the beginning of her journey into the world of modeling.
Her captivating looks soon landed her in print ads, newspapers, magazines, and even billboards, including a prominent campaign for a Manhattan department store.
Rita's acting career took off in 1961 with her debut in a soft-core film, followed by collaborations with renowned East Coast soft-core cinema directors, such as Joseph W. Sarno, Barry Mahon, William Rose, and John Amero and Lem Amero.
However, Rita's career was not limited to acting alone. She also worked as a stripper in the tri-state area, earning occasional small roles in mainstream films, often typecast as a stripper.
In the mid-1980s, Rita bid farewell to acting and stripping, opting to pursue her passion for fashion and animal welfare instead.
Despite her successes, Rita struggled with alcoholism throughout her life, ultimately leading to her untimely demise in 2017.
Her body remained unclaimed, and she was laid to rest in a potter's field, a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment.
