As per our current Database, Willi Ninja has been died on 2 September, 2006 at Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
When Willi Ninja die, Willi Ninja was 45 years old.
| Popular As | Willi Ninja |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | April 12, 1961 (Queens, New York City, New York, USA) |
| Birthday | April 12 |
| Town/City | Queens, New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | USA |
Willi Ninja’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Willi Ninja was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Willi is a self-taught dancer and has been involved in the ball scene since the early 1980s. He is the founder of the Legendary House of Ninja and until his death was the "Mother" of the House. Willi has been instrumental in bringing vogue to the masses and was the inspiration of Madonna's 1990 "vogue" video.
He has worked with Malcolm McLaren, Jean-Paul Gaultier and several prominent people in the music and fashion industry.In 1990, Willi appeared on Jennie Livingston's Paris Is Burning (1990) documentary along with other prominent people involved in the ball culture.
He also starred in Wolfgang Busch's documentary: How Do I Look (2006) featuring the late 'Pepper LaBeija (1948-2003)'.Willi died on 2 September 2006 of AIDS related heart failure. He died in New York City, age 45.
The Willi Ninja style of voguing is the most imitated vogue style by the younger generation of voguers throughout the world.
