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- Jimmy Witherspoon was born on August 8, 1921 in Gurdon, Arkansas, USA. He was an actor, known for Fido (2006), Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) and The Black Godfather (1974). He was married to Diana Williams. He died on September 18, 1997 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseDiana Williams(1962 - September 18, 1997) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenAngela Witherspoon-BallardRegina Witherspoon-WelshJames Witherspoon Jr.
- RelativesJimmie Lois Witherspoon(Sibling)Leonard(Sibling)
- Blues singer; started professional career during World War II.
- His birthday has often been given as 8 August 1923, but according to his son, it was 18 August 1921.
- Survived by his wife Diana, his sister, Jimmie Lois Witherspoon, his brother Leonard, three children, Angela Witherspoon-Ballard, Regina Witherspoon-Welch, and James Witherspoon, Jr, and four grandchildren.
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