Holly Woodlawn

Puerto Rican actress and former Warhol superstar (1946–2015)

Holly Woodlawn (Haroldo Santiago Franceschi Rodriguez Danhakl; October 26, 1946 – December 6, 2015) was a transgender Puerto Rican actress and Warhol superstar. She was known for her roles in Trash (1970) and Women in Revolt (1972).[1][2][3]

Woodlawn in May 2007

Woodlawn died in Los Angeles, California from brain cancer and liver cancer at the age of 69.

References

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  1. Piepenburg, Erik (July 28, 2011). "When They Play Women, It's Not Just an Act". The New York Times. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  2. Young, Ezra (September 22, 2014). "They're Trans, They're Hispanic, and They've Changed This World". The Advocate. Retrieved January 4, 2015.
  3. Vider, Stephen (October 23, 2014). "Why Is an Obscure 1968 Documentary in the Opening Credits of Transparent?". Slate. Retrieved January 4, 2015.