Candy Darling American Transgender

January 6, 1972 - New York, NY, U.S. - CANDY DARLING at a gallery opening in SoHo. Candy Darling was an American transgender actress, best known as a Warhol Superstar. She starred in Andy Warhol's films Flesh and Women in Revolt, and was a muse of the protopunk band The Velvet Underground. Born: November 24, 1944, Forest Hills, New York City, NY. Died: March 21, 1974, New York City, NY. Books: My Face for the World to See Parents: Theresa Phelan, James Slattery. A superstar and goddess, is with us no more. Our loss. Candy had been in and out of Columbus Hospital these last months with what was diagnosed as incurable cancer. Rumors circulated that it was all some kind of Camille-dying act (Candy was noted for incredible theatricals off stage as well as on). Even in her last days in her bed, Candy would keep her adoring friends. Jackie, Holly and the others bemused and enthralled with her sure and sharp with she was a 30s blonde) was a special favorite of Candy's as was he good friend Hedy Lamarr. Candy originated as James Slattery a sensitive boy form Long Island to become myth, legend. Candy Darling, a Manhattan blonde bombshell. She was discovered by director Ron Link and featured in Jackie Curtils's early production of Glamour. Glory and Gold as well as Tom Eye's Give my rewards to Off-Off Broadway Later Candy scored an off-Broadway triumph and helped

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