Janis Joplin
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− | + | The [http://www.officialjanis.com/bio.html Official Janis Joplin site] says that Janis was born 19 Jan 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, was raised there, that her parents were named Seth and Dorothy Joplin, that she died in Los Angeles, at the age of 27 on 4 Oct 1970. I will not rely on these facts, but only use them as a guide, confirming them as we go along. | |
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1) Let's confirm her death date and place. We are told that she died in California, so let's check the California Death Index. The CADI states "Janis L Joplin, born 19 Jan 1943 Texas, died 4 Oct 1970 in Los Angeles Co. Part of her will is transcribed here where she names her parents and two of her siblings. And here you can see a picture of the whole family. | 1) Let's confirm her death date and place. We are told that she died in California, so let's check the California Death Index. The CADI states "Janis L Joplin, born 19 Jan 1943 Texas, died 4 Oct 1970 in Los Angeles Co. Part of her will is transcribed here where she names her parents and two of her siblings. And here you can see a picture of the whole family. |