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Nickname:	Divvie
Known for:	Hairspray, Pink Flamingos, Polyester
Birth name:	Harris Glen Milstead
Birthday:	19 October 1945, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Actor featured in comic transvestite roles. Died in his sleep from a combination of his weight and a disorder called sleep apnea, a disorder in which the body "forgets" to breathe or is unable to breathe due to blockage or excessive pressure. A classic symptom of this disorder is a sudden cessation of snoring for several seconds, indicating the inability to breathe. Was contracted to play a recurring role as the Uncle in Married with Children, but died the day before the shooting of the episode (#2.22, "All in the Family"). James 'Gypsy' Haake was cast as 'Uncle Otto' in Divine's place, and the episode was dedicated to Divine's memory. Buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Towson, Maryland. Idolized Elizabeth Taylor as a teenager, and dressed up as her character "Gloria" from BUtterfield 8 for a Halloween party that he attended wearing a slip, fur coat, and stillettoes. In Disney's _The Little Mermaid (1989)_ the character of Ursula (Voiced by 'Pat Carroll' ) was based on her. Had a successful singing career (dance/disco), touring the world's clubs, and released numerous albums. John Waters wanted her to be in Desperate Living, and had written the movie with her in mind, but she was unable to be in the movie as she was appearing in a play at the time. Was one of the 250 male nominees of the AFI top 50 stars.

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