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William Francis Dufty (February 2, 1916 – June 28, 2002) was an American writer, musician, and activist. Dufty was a supporter of trade unionism and was an organizer for the United Auto Workers , wrote speeches for former UAW President Walter Reuther , edited Michigan Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) News and handled publicity for ...
Sugar Blues is a book by William Dufty that was released in 1975 and has become a dietary classic. According to the publishers, over 1.6 million copies have been printed. [1] Dufty uses the narrative form to delve into the history of sugar and history of medicine. He mentions whistle blowers, such as Semmelweiss, to remind readers of the ...
Jul 4, 2002 · July 4, 2002 12 AM PT. TIMES STAFF WRITER. William F. Dufty, who told Billie Holiday’s life story in “Lady Sings the Blues,” helped popularize macrobiotics in America, wrote “Sugar Blues ...
Feb 8, 2021 · In her 1956 autobiography, Lady Sings the Blues, Holiday and cowriter William Dufty added to her triumphant yet tragic mythos, presenting a life filled with joy, despondency, and a surprising ...
DUFTY, William (F.) 1916-2002OBITUARY NOTICE—See index for CA sketch: Some sources cite full name as Christopher William Dufty; born February 2, 1916, in Merrill, MI; died of complications from cancer, June 28, 2002, in Birmingham, MI.
William Dufty was born on 2 February 1916 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. He was a writer, known for Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Round Trip (1967) and Reputations (1994). He was married to Gloria Swanson and Maely Bartholomew.
Jul 6, 2002 · William F. Dufty, a writer who was co-author of Billie Holiday's autobiography and became Gloria Swanson's last husband, died on June 28 at his home in Birmingham, Mich., near Detroit. He was 86.
