When he was 11 years old , both of his parents died of tuberculosis and he was sent to live with his aunt in New York City .
Badillo was born in Caguas , Puerto Rico .
When Badillo was 11 years old , both of Badillo 's parents died of tuberculosis and he was sent to live with his aunt in New York City .
Badillo was born in Caguas , Puerto Rico .