Celebrities of Willcox
Some see Willcox Arizona as a ghost town, although it’s truly more like a hidden gem. There are many great and spectacular things that have come from Willcox and benefited gods green earth. Here are some of the countless people that have come from Willcox and made a difference.
Rex Allen, Sr.
Known as “the Arizona Cowboy”, Rex Allen was an American film and television actor, singer and songwriter; he was also the narrator of many Disney nature and Western productions. For his contributions to the film industry, Allen received a motion pictures star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Rex Allen, Jr.
Rex Allen Jr. is an American country music singer who started singing at just 6 years old, following in the footsteps of his father, Rex Allen, Sr.
Ted DiBiase
“The Million Dollar Man”
DiBiase is a retired professional wrestler, manager, ordained minister and color commentator. DiBiase achieved championship success in a number of wrestling promotions, holding thirty titles during his professional wrestling career.
Tanya Tucker
Tanya Tucker is an American country music singer and songwriter who had her first hit, “Delta Dawn”, in 1972 at the age of 13. She later continued to achieve success and Tucker’s 2019 album While I’m Livin’ won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and “Bring My Flowers Now” from that same album won Tucker a shared songwriting Grammy for Best Country Song.