Sir Lady Java
Sir Lady Java | |
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Sir Lady Java, circa 1970 | |
| Born | August 20, 1942 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 2024 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Other names | Lady Java |
| Occupation(s) | Drag queen, actress, exotic dancer, comedian, actress |
| Years active | 1960s–1970s |
Sir Lady Java (August 20, 1942 – November 16, 2024), also known simply as Lady Java, was an American transgender rights activist, exotic dancer, singer, comedian, and actress. Active on stage, television, radio and film from the mid-1960s to 1970s, she was a popular and influential personality in the Los Angeles-area African-American LGBTQ community.