Billie Holiday’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) April 7, 1915
Death Date July 17, 1959
Age of Death 44 years
Cause of Death Heart Failure
Profession Jazz Singer
The jazz singer Billie Holiday died at the age of 44. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
American jazz singer and songwriter who sang “Strange Fruit,” “Easy Living,” and “Lady Sings the Blues.” She received numerous awards, including being inducted into the Grammy Award Hall of Fame.
She married Jimmy Monroe on August 25, 1941 and, after their divorce in 1957, she married Louis McKay on March 28, 1957.
Quotes
"“If I’m going to sing like someone else, then I don’t need to sing at all.” (Billie Holiday)
"“Sometimes it’s worse to win a fight than to lose.” (Billie Holiday)
"“Don’t threaten me with love, baby. Let’s just go walking in the rain.” (Billie Holiday)
"“I never had a chance to play with dolls like other kids. I started working when I was six years old.” (Billie Holiday)
"“Singing songs like ‘The Man I Love’ or ‘Porgy’ is no more work than sitting down and eating Chinese roast duck, and I love roast duck.” (Billie Holiday)