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Billie Holiday: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Elinore Harris • Eleanora Gough • Eleanora Harris • Eleanora Fagan • Lady Day
Born April 7, 1915 • Philadelphia • Pennsylvania
Died July 17, 1959 (aged 44) • New York City • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2000)

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