Tillis is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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Antonio D. Tillis, American academic administrator
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Darren Tillis
Darren Tillis (born February 23, 1960) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the first round (23rd pick overall) of the 1982 NBA draft. A 6'11" center born in Dallas, Texas Tillis spent ...
(born 1960), American basketball player
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Frederick C. Tillis (1930–2020), American composer
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Iciss Tillis
Iciss Tillis (born December 6, 1981) is an American professional women's basketball player. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
High school
Tillis played for Cascia Prep School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was named a WBCA All-American. She part ...
(born 1981), American basketball player
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James Tillis
James Tillis (born July 5, 1957) is an American former professional boxer and actor. Known as "Quick", he was known for his remarkably fast hand speed for a man of his size and build. A natural southpaw, Tillis turned around to orthodox midway ...
(born 1957), American boxer and actor
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Mel Tillis
Lonnie Melvin Tillis (August 8, 1932 – November 19, 2017) was an American country music singer and songwriter. Although he recorded songs since the late 1950s, his biggest success occurred in the 1970s as part of the outlaw country movement, ...
(1932–2017), American country music singer and songwriter
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Pam Tillis
Pamela Yvonne Tillis (born July 24, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is the eldest child of country singer Mel Tillis. After recording unsuccessful pop material for Elektra Records, Elektra ...
(born 1957), American country music singer and actress, daughter of Mel
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Rick Tillis
Thomas Richard Tillis (born September 22, 1963) is an American politician who served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from the 92nd district as a member of the Republican Party. During his tenure in the state house he served as the Ma ...
(born 1963), American politician
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Thom Tillis
Thomas Roland Tillis ( ; born August 30, 1960) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from North Carolina, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Tillis served in the North Carolina House ...
(born 1960), American politician
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