Bettie Page, '50s 'Queen of Pinups,' to receive historical marker in Nashville

The Playboy centerfold and fashion/comics icon passed away in 2008 at age 85 from pneumonia

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In Nashville, Bettie Page, a 1950s model and Playboy centrefold who contributed to the sexual revolution of the 1960s, is at last receiving recognition.

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The marker will be placed near Hume-Fogg High School, where Page graduated second in her class in 1940.

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Ben Wilkinson, a Middle Tennessee citizen and enthusiast, led the charge to memorialise the late actor.

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Skyrocketing to fame, Page became the most famous pinup of the post-World War II era.

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But she lived in seclusion for years on Social Security benefits, unaware of her growing cult following.

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During her lifetime, Page became a born-again Christian and served as an adviser to the Billy Graham Crusade.

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Among the many celebrities who have drawn inspiration from Page throughout the years are Uma Thurman, Demi Moore, Madonna, Katy Perry, and Beyonce.

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