Tragic Details About Tiny Tim That Came Out After His Death
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Tiny Tim, born Herbert Khaury on April 12, 1932, in New York City, was a truly enigmatic figure in the world of entertainment. His life and career were a captivating blend of eccentricity, unique talent, and a relentless pursuit of individuality. From his early years in a working-class family, he exhibited an unwavering passion for music and performance, which would ultimately shape his destiny. Adopting the stage name "Tiny Tim," inspired by Charles Dickens' character, he embarked on a journey that would forever defy conventional norms.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - Early Life and Background
01:27 - Musical Career Beginnings
02:29 - Unique Mannerisms and Appearance
03:41 - Personal Hygiene Practices
04:47 - Religious Inclinations
05:42 - Political Leanings
06:48 - Romantic Life and Relationships
07:24 - Bizarre Death and Legacy
08:06 - Outro
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Tiny Tim's musical career began in the smoky Greenwich Village clubs of the early 1960s, where he showcased his remarkable voice, characterized by a high falsetto that left audiences both bewildered and mesmerized. His fashion sense was equally eccentric, often featuring Victorian-era clothing, complete with ruffled shirts and top hats. His performances were a mesmerizing mix of music and comedy, with quirky dance moves and his trusty ukulele adding to the spectacle.
What truly set Tiny Tim apart were his bizarre personal quirks, notably his unconventional hygiene practices. He was known for rarely washing his long, curly hair and sometimes going years without a bath. This peculiar approach to personal hygiene became a subject of fascination and speculation, further contributing to his mystique.
Religiously devout, Tiny Tim openly expressed his Christian faith and often sang gospel songs, intertwining his spirituality with his music. His political leanings were just as unconventional, with a blend of conservative and liberal views that defied easy categorization. He used his fame to advocate for various causes, making appearances at political rallies and events. Tiny Tim's romantic life was a whirlwind of high-profile marriages and relationships, including his famous televised wedding to Miss Vicki on "The Tonight Show." These unions, along with his eccentric persona, were subjects of media scrutiny and fascination.
Throughout his career, Tiny Tim experienced both remarkable peaks of success, notably with his debut album "God Bless Tiny Tim," and periods of decline as musical tastes evolved. His bizarre stage presence, idiosyncrasies, and unique voice remained constant, continuing to captivate audiences until his tragic death on stage in 1996.
Tiny Tim's legacy endures as a testament to the enduring power of individuality in the world of entertainment. His life, career, and eccentric personality are a vivid reminder that sometimes, the most unconventional talents leave the most indelible marks on the cultural landscape. Join Facts Verse, as we present: Tragic Details About Tiny Tim That Came Out After His Death
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Tragic Details About Tiny Tim That Came Out After His Death
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TT was the juge for a talent show in which He awarded me 1st prize. It had a significant impact on my life. RIP
@missroxanne7123
7 ай бұрын
That is very cool! Something you’ll never forget I’m sure! 👍👍
@beritbranch2436
7 ай бұрын
are you by any chance a Tenessee Lawler?@melindalawler273
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Fun stuff, thank you so much for sharing your life story. Which of TT's songs appealed to you the most?
@beritbranch2436
7 ай бұрын
it was not a song it was his relation to johnny carson who, to me, was the be all and end all
@petapumpkineater7185
13 күн бұрын
What was your talent?
I would like to point out some corrections about Tiny Tim's death. The ukulele festival was on September 28th, 1996. He did suffer a heart attack there, but he didn't die that day. His doctors had advised him to retire from performing because of his health issues. He didn't listen to his doctors and went on to perform at a gala ladies club in Minneapolis on November 30th, 1996. That was when he had his fatal heart attack. RIP Tiny Tim! 😢
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7 ай бұрын
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I loved loved loved Tiny Tim! I remember as a child just being so thrilled when he came on the TV. Tip toe through the tulips….
@standback5806
7 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who remembers pic ala poopa ( not sure about the spelling but I sounded it out)? A young female singer that I think I saw on the ed Sullivan show.
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Us too! May Tiny Tim find peace 🙏
@leahrachael5814
5 күн бұрын
Tiny Tim told Howard Stern that he never missed a shower. This video is false. He was also ethnically Jewish which you failed to mention.
A one of a kind artist R.I.P. Tiny Tim🥀
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Tiny Tim. We miss him.
I can't tell you how many times I heard 'tiptoe through the tulips' on TV as a child. He was an enigma!
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
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@metanetcavadova3128
2 ай бұрын
Bunu açıqlayın lalelerin üzerinden nece keçib???
@MrSmokedies
2 ай бұрын
@@metanetcavadova3128tiptoed.
They don't make them like that anymore. A true original!
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for sharing your views on this. What other types of video would you like to see?
@tarrtruck2869
7 ай бұрын
The rare and obscure.
I knew Ti ny Tim. The wife of his Manager worked with my mom Naomi at the office of a construction company called Daurio and Russo on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn, NY. The son of his manager went to the same Elementary school as me at PS 276 in Canarsie Brooklyn, NY. Tiny Tim played my school Assembly. The students didn't know how to respond to Tiny's performance. Years later, I was a Manager at New York's famous Colony Records on Broadway. Tiny was my customer. He would always buy sheet music of old songs. That's my history with Tiny Tim.
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks for sharing your life story. We miss Tiny TIm 😭😭
I saw him live in Berlin Massachusetts at spooky world in 1994. He was a character!
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7 ай бұрын
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@RichardM1366
7 ай бұрын
@@FactsVerse Anything works for me.
I see a lot of similarities between him and weird Al YANKOVIC
@rxanmurray
7 ай бұрын
Exactly what I just told my hubby 😂
@deeanthony7713
7 ай бұрын
Weird Al once told everyone that Tiny Tim was his hero.
@cindysmith2858
7 ай бұрын
Another one is probably Boy George.
@melissacooper8724
7 ай бұрын
I remember reading about Tiny Tim and a co-worker saw his picture and thought it was Weird Al Yankovic!
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7 ай бұрын
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Howard Stern had some of the “Best!”,…interviews with Tiny Tim!,…all of them are some of Howard’s best work!
@statusdisarray9598
7 ай бұрын
I must find them!
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
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They talk about poor hygiene, yet his first interview with Johnny Carson, he mentions his almost obsession about showering & skin care to be presentable when he's out in public..
@AuroraHemi
4 ай бұрын
I was going to say the same thing!! He wasn’t dirty at all
I’m from Massachusetts.I remember the news when he passed. I felt bad. I do when anyone passes.I had respect for him.
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your life story. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?
@maestromike91971
7 ай бұрын
@@FactsVerse i would have to say Tip Toe Through the Tulips.
@missmiagi2147
19 күн бұрын
Well hello there fellow Bay Stater! I'm from western Massachusetts (I won't divulge where about though, for obvious reasons lol) 😊❤
Never knew if they were laughing with him or at him. I was just uncomfortable.
I was just a little kid when I first saw him on tv, my dad was sitting in the living room watching and instantly hated him so badly that he got up and started throwing things
I wonder if he had a mental illness? I mean, he was really odd.
@melissacooper8724
7 ай бұрын
I'm thinking he might have had a high functioning form of autism and maybe OCD. Unfortunately, since there wasn't any way of testing him at the time we will never know.
@viviancaulkins5858
7 ай бұрын
@@melissacooper8724 Yes, I agree. People just took it as comical without even thinking that this could be behind why he is acting like that!
@wintersskyer9249
6 ай бұрын
@melissacooper8724 , his mannerisms remind me of my son's who is diagnosed High Functioning. He seemed like a sweet soul.
@PhillipRice-xg1ni
3 ай бұрын
I personally knew him in 1995 in des moines, Iowa. He was at my house several times. He never learned to drive and had no desire to. He was a bit eccentric but very intelligent. I really loved him for a very good friend.
@pinkforeverlove1
14 сағат бұрын
I’m gonna go with high functioning Autism based on my time as an ABA therapist
A lot of fake facts in this video such as "years without a bath" - why must ridiculous lies be added to videos to dramatize a video?
Such a cool and unique guy! He had a personality all his own for sure!❤
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7 ай бұрын
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@cynthiariley1782
7 ай бұрын
@@FactsVerse oh anything about actors and actresses from old classic tv shows and movies I would really enjoy! I adore them! Thanks for asking!😊
he actually bathed excessively, around 5 times a day
@FactsVerse
6 ай бұрын
Very intriguing, thanks for sharing this info! What is your favorite song of Tiny Tim?
Ayyee this guy was talented
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7 ай бұрын
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ayo? this is actually gonna be interesting to watch! rip tiny tim.
Tiny Tim was not dirty at all!! He spoke about his rigorous grooming practices on the Carson show! The fact that u guys didn’t know this makes me question the rest of your “facts” about Tiny Tim!
Mr Tiny Tim was a unique creature and entertainer of which there will not similar for a very long time.
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. What is your favorite song of Tiny Tim?
I would argue that Mr.Khaury was an early advocate of Steampunk. I always enjoyed his style! God Bless Tiny Tim...
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7 ай бұрын
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FV,, THANK YOU FOR PUTTING TINY TIMS GREAT LIFE STORIES STILL IN THE GREAT LIGHTS !!!! HE WAS SO MUCH AS A GREAT SHOW MAN ON TV AND IN SOME CLUBS TINY TIM WAS FUNNY ,, CARING ,, AND TOLD GREAT STORIES .. I MEET HIM TWICE AND WHAT A PERSONALITY HE HAD IN CLUBS AND AT SPOOKY WORLD ,, MAY G D BLESS YOU!!! RIP...THANK YOU FOR YOUR LAST SHOW THAT YOU GAVE IT WAS YOUR BEST AND NOT FEELING WELL ,, PEACE...
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7 ай бұрын
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Rip tiny tim 😢 He was always happy performing shows and doing what he loved its so sad he died that way😢
@FactsVerse
4 ай бұрын
Beautiful words, thank you for your message for Tiny Tim. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?
I’ve been told that if you walk by his grave after midnight, you can hear him playing his ukulele from six feet under. Spooky 👻
@RichardM1366
7 ай бұрын
Pretty cool!
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Very, very interesting, this is new info.
He was unique, one of a kind... Love his songs.. RIP Tiny Tim
Very surreal to see a guy basically drop dead right on camera like that, even if he passed shortly later.
He looked like Russell Brand especially his hair style.
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I really don't mean to sound rude, I truly truly don't want to or insult you or your channel in any way but I have a few constructive criticisms that I like to throw your way and you may want to hear these to help with future videos. One being, how are these "tragic details" about his life "after he died"? All I'm seeing are facts about his life and nothing that was tragic or not known at the time he lived. Also, perhaps input audio recording examples in your video.. it may help the viewer or subscriber by actually hearing his voice and performances if they have never heard of him or heard him sing or perform before. I personally have never even heard of him or what his voice sounds like so I have to go to another video to see what you're talking about. It can be frustrating to say the least. All in all, great material though. I enjoy a lot of your work and appreciate the topics and videos you put out for us 😊 💙❤💜
@FactsVerse
19 күн бұрын
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He was the OG Feldog.
Not gonna lie, I do agree people say Tiny Tim's songs are “Creepy” which I do see but it isn’t creepy, he wants his songs to be happy while smiling when he’s singing, it is messed up calling this guy Creepy dude but in reality, he is a lovely wonderful man who loves his fans so much. I don't love TikTok but all I know is that they made this poor man's song into creepy.
I enjoyed him and his humor…music, so so.
7:41 so thats how Tim die😢
I don't know if the info is incorrect or if Tiny Tim changed his mind. But I recall him saying he has to shower 4 times a day when he was interviewed on the Howard Stern Show.
There will never be...can never be...another Tiny Tim. Genius!
@FactsVerse
Ай бұрын
So true! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. What is your most memorable song of Tiny Tim?
In September 1997 he has a heart attack beacause of the non - faults featuring he died in November 30 he pefomed a concert there and everybody notice he is alive well hes dead
I don't believe there will be another Tiny Tim again.
Why didn’t you feature any of his tunes???😮
@chrismunro3624
7 ай бұрын
Probably copyright stuff.
@fluffypink6unny
7 ай бұрын
@@chrismunro3624 ; you’re probably right.
100% true blue freak 👏
Liberacci was eccentric too.
@DATo_DATonian
7 ай бұрын
Yes, but Liberacci, despite his eccentricities, was an accomplished pianist. Tiny Tim's only accomplishment was acting like some kind of lunatic. His only REAL claim to fame was his weirdness.
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7 ай бұрын
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I was not aMajor fan of him. But I admire his spirit an talent. He didn’t let others stop him from his passion. Not bathing for Years,might hav been a little problem. Did he do the Cologne bath! ?
It goes to show you that not everyone can be labeled by society.
I was afraid to look at him…creepy
Damn, his death on stage was unreal
Reminds me of weird Al
*"tiny tim is my favorite songs"*
He was definitely a unique person on the musical scene. But I don't know why I thought he was from Australia.
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7 ай бұрын
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@wetpuppet4718
7 ай бұрын
He did a lot in Australia for a bit, that might be why. He also does seem a bit Australian and I’m not sure why lol
I can honestly say I was not affected by he's death
He didn't die in Massachusetts. He died in Minnesota.
wow i never would have guessed tiny tim was a devout christian and father. this was very interesting
@FactsVerse
20 күн бұрын
Glad to know that you discovered something new about Tim. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?
Why is your video can be played on small screen huhu
I’m watching this at 4 AM and I feel like I’m about to puke
Howard’s Sterns interviews with Tiny Tim!,…were the most “Bizarre!”,…interviews I have ever listened to!,…first of all!,…Tiny speaks a mile a minute!,…he also includes the phrase!,…”Mr.Stern!”,….in every sentence!,…when talking to Howard!,…for instance!,…if Howard said!,…would you like some coffee tiny?,….his reply would be!,….”Yes!,..Mr. Stern!,…Howard’s interviews with Tiny would consist of his!,….O.C.D!,…Obsessive Compulsive Disorder!,…Run on Sentences!,…his Psychosis!,…constant Word Salad!,…that you had to figure out!,…his Very Strange Marriage!,…and his constant “Animation!”,….believe me!,…you’ll need a “Shrink!”,…after listening to him.
How are these “tragic details” when these are all just facts about his life..
Anyone know his daughters name was TULIP?!?!
He scares me
One of a kind. Will we ever see another like him? I hope NOT.
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7 ай бұрын
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He died in Minnesota
He reminds me of the mad hatter from Batman
@FactsVerse
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts lol! What is your favorite song of Tiny Tim?
no thats not true cuz I just seen him in a johnny carson clip on Johnny's show and he was very into person hygiene .
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Ай бұрын
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He was not dirty guy he was just not as clean looking for some stuff he done
The commentary is wrong on several counts. And as farcas the Christmas Album, He created a huge panic at least in NYC with his song Santa Claus has got the AIDS thiS year...
never heard of this guy. was he some sort of regional show?
@MCMLXIXwasagoodyear
3 ай бұрын
he was famous nationally. he was on many tv shows. his tip toe thru the tulips got to 17 on the billboard charts. he was nominated for a grammy. when he married miss vicki on the tonight show, it was the most watched television event ever (at the time). i don't know how old you are, but if you were alive in the 1960s you would/should have heard of him if you watched tv or listened to the radio. after the 60s - not so much!
@randomguyontheinternet8345
2 ай бұрын
watch the video?
"Lebenese and Polish descent" yeah ok. Not even knocking the guy just... yeah.
What about weird Al.
Hey, excuse me, My Three Sons, or Leave It To Beaver?
Evidently very eccentric,but a very nice man
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7 ай бұрын
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He wasn’t a dirty person! And u try to prove that by showing a photo poorly photoshopped with specks of dirt on his face?! Tf
Im sorry sorry for looking at you and your eyes with out permission
I heard he like to take like. 3 showers a day
@FactsVerse
7 ай бұрын
Very interesting, thanks for sharing this info about Tiny Tim. Which of his songs appealed to you the most?
he was alcoholic from what i heard. his daughter was troubled.
I'm not trying to be mean but I have to say that a very large chunk of this information is incorrect. Please do not rely on the information in this video to be factual if you are serious about learning about Tiny Tim's life and career!! for one he was definitely a devout Christian... with all I have watched on him I've never heard him speak of being pro LGBTQ... like I literally don't even know where that came from but I'm not sure of anything...normally devout Christians are not supportive of LGBTQ. He did NOT have poor hygiene and was a clean freak from what he said on his first interview with Johnny Carson and he made that very clear. He did NOT pass away from the heart attack he suffered at the Ukulele festival though he did suffer a heart attack there... He was taken to the hospital and told to basically stop performing and take care of himself but he loved his fans to much and refused to stop performing because of his love for both performing and his fans... he died I think 1 or 2 months later (in the state of MN where he lived with his wife Miss Sue) when he collapsed onstage at a Women's club benefit (and from what I hear, in his final moments he was treated awful by a guy who was suppose to bring him onstage but because this guy didn't know and or apparently like Tiny Tim for whatever reason (how do you NOT like Tiny Tim?!?) That he didn't even bring him on when he was suppose to and just walked off without introducing Tiny... Tiny I guess had to introduce himself. Anyways... Tiny Tim had told his wife he didn't feel well before taking the stage and she was going to take him home because she was worried about him but he refused because he didn't want to disappoint his fans and he took the stage anyways. When he took the stage he ended up collapsing and was taken to a near by hospital and pronounced dead not to long after... I got the pleasure this past December (2023) to be able to visit the Mausoleum at Lakewood Cemetery that Tiny Tim was interred in back in December of 1996 and visit his final resting place. He is actually in the same Mausoleum as one of my Father-in-Laws (Unfortunately never got to meet my first Father-in-Law as he passed far to soon in life) but my second Father-in-Law rests as well in the same Mausoleum as Mr. Tiny Tim, who was a big part of my childhood. This man deserves I personally believe the largest amount of respect as not only an entertainer but as a person as well. He worked so hard to keep the great music and entertainers of the past alive and I will forever do the same for him as he is now one of them. RIP Tiny! May you be forever remembered!! And as Tiny Tim would say... GOD Bless you all!!
Lots of factual inaccuracies
What is tragic about Tiny Tim ,. Tragic that he did not Bath or Shower ,. Been a Deeply Christian , Bible Believer , Is very Far From Being Tragic ,. So i dont understand what Tragic , , has to do with this Intertainers Life ,. Many Would Say he had a Great Life ,.! He had A Parents and Siblings To Love Him , So Please Explain Tragic , 2 Me , ? Obviouslly He Had a Problem With Higene , That Not Good ,, But Tragic , PLEASE .
Tiny Tim appeared on the Jackie Gleason show and the Great One introduced Tim to his long lost brother, Teeny Tom! The moment was too funny for words
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7 ай бұрын
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I was never influenced by Tiny Tim. I didn't grow up listening to him, so I lost nothing by his death.
His profile does not support his Christian lineage.
@jk-76
7 ай бұрын
How do you mean?
@marvineblackburn7846
7 ай бұрын
Probably meaning his lifestyle with women and marriages. Just guessing.
@johngrevas8819
7 ай бұрын
@@jk-76you nose what i saying.
@johngrevas8819
7 ай бұрын
@@marvineblackburn7846 who runs Hollywood?
@SuperAnimelover100
7 ай бұрын
Tiny was Bisexual.
Who was he? The only tiny tim I know is the one in Christmas movies😂 👍 Trump 2024🇺🇲🥳🥂
So-Called "Tony Tim" wasn't even his real name. He was born. Herbert Butros Khaury. He obviously sold-out his birth name to the greedy & deceitful music business and anticipation of greater recognition & money. It also implies parental & heritage disrespect.
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3 ай бұрын
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