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Christine Jorgensen

First american to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery (1926–1989).

Born May 30th, 1926 in The Bronx.

Died May 3rd, 1989 at 62 years old in San Clemente (lung cancer, bladder cancer).

Occupations
activist, actor, entertainer, lecturer, photographer, singer, spokesperson

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