Billie Holiday
Eleanora Fagan
Jazz Singer
Billie Holiday (Lady Day) was American jazz singer born April 7, 1915. Known for "Strange Fruit," one of greatest jazz vocalists ever, died 1959.
Biography
Interesting Facts
- Nicknamed "Lady Day" by Lester Young
- Famous for protest song "Strange Fruit"
- Influenced by Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith
- Battled addiction and racism throughout life
- Died at age 44 in 1959
- One of greatest jazz vocalists ever
- Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
- Life portrayed in film "Lady Sings the Blues"
Frequently Asked Questions
Billie Holiday is 44 years old, born on April 7, 1915.
As of 2026, Billie Holiday's estimated net worth is $1 million (at death).
Billie Holiday is known as a Jazz Singer.