Tulsa is a fascinating figure in American pop culture, but the real life facts about his life and death is shrouded in mystery. Did Tulsa die in real-life?
Early Life
Tulsa was born in 1901 in Oklahoma. He had three younger siblings, two brothers and one sister. He was the only one of their children to leave Oklahoma and become a famous entertainer.
Rise to Fame
Tulsa made his start playing for small clubs in St. Louis and Kansas City. He soon gained the attention of the biggest music producers and record labels in the industry. His first big hit was “I Love You Baby” in 1933. In 1935, Tulsa had his first number one hit titled “I’m Allie with the Fringe On Top”. He went on to become one of the most famous entertainers of his time.
Mysterious Death
Tulsa is said to have died of a drug overdose in 1941 in Los Angeles. However, there is no record of his death and his body was never found. Some people believe that he faked his own death and went into hiding.
Did Tulsa Die In Real Life?
The mystery surrounding Tulsa’s life and death makes it difficult to answer this question definitively. We may never know the truth of whether Tulsa died in real-life or if he faked his own death.