How did Billie Holidays parents die?

Billie Holiday's father, Clarence Holiday, was a musician who passed away from pneumonia when she was just nine years old. Her mother, Sadie Fagan, struggled with various challenges and was often absent from Billie's life; she died in 1959, after a life marked by hardship. These early losses profoundly impacted Holiday's life and career, shaping her experiences and artistry.