Obituary of Billy Porter

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Billy Porter

Billy Porter (born September 21st, 1969 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was a TV Actor who was best known for his portrayal of Lola in the stage musical "Kinky Boots". Billy died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an unpleasant sickness such as HIV.

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Billy Porter Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Porter, Billy
    • Common Name: Billy Porter
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: September 21, 1969
    • Age: 56
    • Also Known As: Bill
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Magenta
    • Favorite Scent: Acqua di Parma Essenza
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Billy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Ellis Porter II
    • Father: William E. Porter
    • Mother: Cloerinda Jean Johnson Porter Ford
    • Sister(s):
      • Mary Martha Ford-Dieng
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Adam Smith ​(married January 14, 2017-present)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on September 21st Born in 1969 Born in Pennsylvania

Quotable Quotes:

"I'm done with teaching moments for people who don't want to learn nothing. I'm done!" (IMDB)

"Porter served as a substitute teacher for two years in Memphis, Tennessee, before returning to Little Rock and becoming a full-time teacher. Porter was employed at the Little Rock School of Education from 1923 until his retirement in 1957. In his retirement, he served as a member of the Little Rock School District Library Board. Porter died in Little Rock, Arkansas, on November 16, 1971. (V)"

"Billy Porter lived a life filled with elegance, charisma, and trailblazing talent that will continue to inspire future generations. (V)"

Is Mr. Billy Porter still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-05-23 14:05:07
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