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Billie Holiday — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 7 April 1915 · Died: 17 July 1959 · Age at death: 44

How old was Billie Holiday when she died?

Billie Holiday died aged 44. She was born on 7 April 1915 and died on 17 July 1959.

Influential American jazz singer nicknamed Lady Day

Did you know?Her protest song Strange Fruit was originally a poem written by a teacher about lynchings in the American South.

Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing.

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Age at death: 44
Would be: 111
Years since death: 67

Born: April 7, 1915 · Philadelphia, United States
Died: July 17, 1959
Cause of death: Liver cirrhosis
Nationality: American
Known for: Music, Film, Literature

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Father: Clarence Holiday

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