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Chicago-born (1963) ‘outsider’ artist and musician, Willis was the imposing (6’5” 300lb+) frontman of the Wesley Willis fiasco. He was incredibly prolific, releasing numerous albums, and writing many songs a day partly as a means of coping with his schizophrenia. Though he was exploited as a novelty act, the memory of his friendly head-butts and indefatigable humor in the face of adversity make him an enduring and endearing figure in the memories of those who met him. He died due to complications from chronic myelogenous leukemia in 2003.