Pioneering performer and activist – Sir Lady Java has taken her last breaths at 82. Sir Lady Java, a legendary performer who appeared with some of the shiniest names in the show business, died on November 16, 2024. She was also known simply as Lady Java and moved from New Orleans to Los Angeles during her childhood. In the 1960s, she became the star of the L.A. nightclub scene, where she worked as a comedian, singer, and dancer, appearing with some industry giants such as Richard Pryor, Sammy ...Read More
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