Arts & Entertainment

Holly Woodlawn dies at 69

Warhol superstar passes away

Published

10 years ago

December 7, 2015

Mariah Cooper

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Transgender actress Holly Woodlawn died on Sunday after battling cancer. She was 69.

Woodlawn was famously one of Andy Warhol’s many “superstars.” Woodlawn, born Haroldo Danhakl in Puerto Rico, hitchhiked to New York City at 15. There, she met Warhol and starred in Paul Morrissey’s 1970 film “Trash.” She also appeared alongside fellow trans icons Candy Darling and Jackie Curtis in Warhol and Morrissey’s 1971 film “Women in Revolt.”

Woodlawn’s origin story also inspired Lou Reed’s classic song “Walk on the Wild Side.”

“Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitchhiked her way across the USA. Plucked her eyebrows on the way. Shaved her legs and then he was a she. She says, ‘Hey, babe, take a walk on the wild side,” Reed sings.

In the ’90s Woodlawn went on to write her memoir “A Low Life in High Heels.” She also appeared in independent films such as “Night Owl” and “Billy’s Big Hollywood Kiss.”

One of her latest projects was in the role Vivian on the first season of “Transparent.”

Her “Trash” co-star Joe Dallesandro, who frequently appeared in Warhol’s films, tweeted about Woodlawn’s passing.

“Holly Woodlawn was in Room 306 when I arrived to see her today. At 3:06pm LA time, she passed away,” Dallesandro tweeted.

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Here’s where to watch ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ with fellow fans

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23 hours ago

January 23, 2026

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Drag entertainers TrevHER and Grey will provide commentary and make live predictions on who’s staying and who’s going home. Stick around after the show for a live drag performance. The watch party will take place on a heated outdoor patio and cozy indoor space.

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‘Queer Eye’ watch party set for Friday

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The DC Center is hosting a watch party for an episode of the 10th and final season of “Queer Eye,” which was filmed in D.C. The screening will be held on Friday, Jan. 23 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Center.

The screening will last 45-55 minutes, with community time both before and after the episode. Drinks and snacks will be provided and organizers promise a “surprise or two.” For information on tickets, visit the DC Center’s website.