The Lady Chablis | |
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 The Lady Chablis, 1996 | |
| Born | Benjamin Edward Knox March 11, 1957 Quincy, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | September 8, 2016 (aged 59) Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Other names | The Lady Jonel |
| Occupation(s) | Actress Author Club performer |
The Lady Chablis (March 11, 1957 – September 8, 2016), also known as The Grand Empress and The Doll, was an American actress, author, and transgender club performer. Through exposure in the bestselling nonfiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and its 1997 film adaptation, she became one of the first trans performers to be introduced to a wide audience.[1][2]
- ^ "The Lady Chablis, Best Known for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Has Died". Archived from the original on September 10, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016.
- ^ "Transgender performer Lady Chablis dies at 59; portrayed in best-selling book". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 13, 2016.