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Wesley Shabazz Willis

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Wesley Shabazz Willis

Birth
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Death
21 Aug 2003 (aged 40)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Specifically: Ashes held by friend and former roommate Carla Winterbottom Add to Map
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Rock Musician. Wesley Willis grew up in the ghettos of Chicago, and was diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia in 1989. He would claim to be attacked by demons, and to avoid these "warhellrides" he would play music. He released countless recordings until his death of chronic myelogenous leukemia.
Rock Musician. Wesley Willis grew up in the ghettos of Chicago, and was diagnosed with chronic schizophrenia in 1989. He would claim to be attacked by demons, and to avoid these "warhellrides" he would play music. He released countless recordings until his death of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

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