Tex Williams

American musician (1917–1985)
Person human Q321178
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Tex Williams

Summary

Tex Williams is a human[1]. His place of birth was Illinois[2]. He was born on August 23, 1917[3]. He passed away in California[4]. He died on October 11, 1985[5]. He worked as a singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], and film actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Illinois[2], Tex Williams…
  • Tex Williams died in California[4].
  • Tex Williams was born on August 23, 1917[3].
  • Tex Williams died on October 11, 1985[5].
  • Tex Williams is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park[11].
  • Tex Williams held citizenship in United States[12].
  • English was Tex Williams's native language[13].
  • Tex Williams's professions included singer[6].
  • Tex Williams worked as an actor[7].
  • Tex Williams's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Tex Williams worked as a film actor[9].
  • Tex Williams received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].
  • Tex Williams is recorded as male[15].
  • Tex Williams's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Tex Williams's genre is Western swing[17].
  • Tex Williams's record label is recorded as Capitol Records[18].
  • Tex Williams's Commons category is recorded as Tex Williams[19].
  • The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[20].
  • Tex Williams's family name is recorded as Williams[21].
  • Tex Williams's given name is recorded as Tex[22].
  • Tex Williams's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Tex Williams's instrument is recorded as acoustic guitar[24].
  • Tex Williams's instrument is recorded as voice[25].
  • Tex Williams's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].
  • Tex Williams's start of work period is recorded as 1946[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tex Williams's place of birth was Illinois[2]. He was born on August 23, 1917[3]. English was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], and film actor[9].

Recognition

Tex Williams received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

Death and Burial

Tex Williams died on October 11, 1985[5]. He died in California[4]. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer[20]. Burial took place at Eternal Valley Memorial Park[11].

Why It Matters

Tex Williams ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (259 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Tex Williams born?

Born in Illinois[2], Tex Williams…

Where did Tex Williams die?

Tex Williams passed away in California[4].

What did Tex Williams do for work?

Tex Williams worked as singer[6], actor[7], songwriter[8], and film actor[9].

What awards did Tex Williams receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language English
    Place of birth Illinois
    Manner of death natural causes
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
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