Bill Frank Whitten, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetBill Frank Whitten
Date of Birth: 04-Oct-1944
Date of Death: 08-Apr-2006
Profession: fashion designer
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Bill Frank Whitten
- Bill Frank Whitten (October 4, 1944 – April 8, 2006) was a Hollywood fashion designer who designed stage clothing and high-end fashion for musicians and celebrities.
- In 1974, Whitten's custom shirt business in West Hollywood, Workroom 27, was discovered by Neil Diamond who became an advocate for Whitten's custom-designed clothing.
- At the height of his business, Whitten had a factory with 50 employees making stage clothing for 20 groups including the Commodores, The Jacksons, and Edgar Winter.
- He also designed Michael Jackson's famous rhinestone glove and crystal-encrusted socks.
- In 1990, he opened a store, Bill Whitten, on Melrose Avenue.Whitten died of cancer on April 8, 2006 and is buried in Los Angeles, California.
- He is the brother of artist Jack Whitten.
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