About Billy the Artist
Billy the Artist was an American artist.
Billy the Artist (BTA) (December 15, 1964 – January 22, 2022), born William Theodore Johann Miller, He was the artist behind Moo York Celebration, one of the cows behind the Cow Parade public art project, and subsequently created cows for other cities' projects. The East Village was a longtime canvas of his.
Early life William Theodore Johann Miller was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 15, 1964. His father was William F. Miller, an accomplished journalist and photographer who won awards while working at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. His mother was Marianne Miller, a social worker.
Death Miller died of complications from colon cancer on January 22, 2022, at the age of 57.
In March 2022, the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, Ohio honored Miller with its Ten Below: One Act Festival.
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Who was Billy the Artist?
East Village artist
When did Billy the Artist die?
Billy the Artist died on 22 January 2022.
What was Billy the Artist's occupation?
Billy the Artist was an artist.
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Billy the Artist was American.
Sources & further reading
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