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Tennis player
Helen Wills
American tennis player (1905 to 1998)
Helen Wills was born on October 6, 1905 and died on January 1, 1998, aged 92.
- Born
- October 6, 1905, Fremont
- Died
- January 1, 1998
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Tennis player
Official links: Wikipedia
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Helen’s birthday, by the numbers
- Helen Wills was born on a Friday.
- Helen Wills would have turned 121 in 2026.
- Half birthday: April 6. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
- Helen Wills belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Helen Wills born?
Helen Wills was born on October 6, 1905 and died on January 1, 1998, aged 92.
What is Helen Wills’s zodiac sign?
Libra, born October 6.