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Monday, 7 December 2015

Transgender Icon Dies Of Cancer


Holly Woodlawn, a transgender actress known for her appearance in Andy Warhol’s work, passed away at 69 years old on Dec. 6 after battling cancer.

Holly, who was born Harold Danhakl in Puerto Rico, had been fighting for her life since falling seriously ill in June 2015. After Holly was hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, doctors found traces of cancer in her brain and liver. She was placed in an assisted living facility in October, which is reportedly where she sadly passed away. Her former caretaker and friend Mariela Huerta confirmed the heartbreaking news.

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