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Billy Tipton

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Billy Tipton Famous memorial

Birth
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
21 Jan 1989 (aged 74)
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Cremated remains were split between two family members Add to Map
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Musician. Billy Tipton was the leader of the Billy Tipton Trio. A jazz artist from the 40s and the 50s, Billy, was transgender and lived his life as a man. After Billy's death, the funeral director was shocked to find out that Billy was assigned female at birth.

Musician. Billy Tipton was the leader of the Billy Tipton Trio. A jazz artist from the 40s and the 50s, Billy, was transgender and lived his life as a man. After Billy's death, the funeral director was shocked to find out that Billy was assigned female at birth.



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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Added: Apr 19, 2001
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21844/billy-tipton: accessed ), memorial page for Billy Tipton (29 Dec 1914–21 Jan 1989), Find a Grave Memorial ID 21844; Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend; Maintained by Find a Grave.