About Bill King
Lived 1939 – 1987 (aged 48). Bill King was a photographer and fashion photographer.
William King (1939–1987) was an American fashion photographer known for the energy and sophistication he brought to his photographs.
According to his ex-boyfriend, hairdresser Harry King, "He was kind, sweet, lovely, and a great photographer, but Bill did too many drugs and got off on people's misfortunes."
He died of AIDS at the Beth Israel Hospital in New York in 1987.
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Who was Bill King?
American fashion photographer
When was Bill King born?
Bill King was born on 16 September 1939 in Aruba.
When did Bill King die?
Bill King died on 19 November 1987 in Manhattan.
What was Bill King's occupation?
Bill King was a photographer and fashion photographer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill King (photographer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill King. https://biography.guide/bill-king-photographer/
MLA: "Bill King." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-king-photographer/.
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