Dante "Tex" Gill

Dante "Tex" Gill (born April 2, 1930 − January 8, 2003) was an American trans man gangster and massage parlor owner.[2][3]

Dante "Tex" Gill
Born(1930-04-02)April 2, 1930
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 2003(2003-01-08) (aged 72)
UPMC McKeesport, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Criminal charge(s)Tax evasion
Criminal penalty13-year sentence
Criminal statusGangster, pimp
Spouse(s)Albert Joseph Dunn
Cynthia Bruno[1]

Biography

Gill was born[2] on April 2, 1930, to parents Walter and Agnes.[4]

Gill managed Spartacus Massage Parlor in McKees Rocks, the Japanese Meditation Temple, and the Taurean Models massage parlor. Authorities raided Spartacus in 1978, at which time Gill threw a birthday cake at an undercover state trooper.

Gill went to trial at federal court in 1984 for income tax fraud.

Gill was an expert equestrian, working as a blacksmith and riding teacher at Schenley Park's stable in his younger years.

In 1985, Gill was sent to prison for 13 years, released in 1987.[5][3]

Scarlett Johansson planned to take on the role of Gill in the film Rub & Tug, but withdrew after widespread criticism.[6][7][8]

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References
  1. Sheridan, Peter (6 July 2018). "Amazing life of transgender gangster Mr Gill". Express.
  2. "The complex and tough Dante "Tex" Gill". Gazette.
  3. "Obituary: Dante 'Tex' Gill / Sexually ambivalent rub parlor owner". old.post-gazette.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-09.
  4. Riedel, Samantha (July 11, 2018). "The True Story of Dante "Tex" Gill — And Why Scarlett Johansson Could NEVER". them. Retrieved July 16, 2019.
  5. Hunter, Brad (8 July 2018). "Trans crime kingpin Mr. Gill 'was very tough'". Toronto Sun. Retrieved 9 February 2019.
  6. "Don't let Scarlett Johansson dropping out kill Hollywood's first trans studio film — Opinion". Salon. 18 July 2018.
  7. "Scarlett Johansson drops out of transgender role after widespread criticism". Independent. 2018-07-13.
  8. "Scarlett Johansson 'Rub & Tug' Debate Would Make Dante 'Tex' Gill Laugh". TheWrap. 12 July 2018.
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