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Kansas City Meteorologist Gary Lezak: I’m Gay, Happily Partnered, and ‘You are Born This Way’

December 20, 2017 by Andy Towle Leave a Comment

Gary Lezak
Photo: Gary Lezak, Facebook.

Gary Lezak (above, left), Chief Meteorologist at NBC Action News in Kansas City, came out of the closet last night in a heartwarming Facebook post that also introduced his longtime partner Andy, saying it was time to speak publicly about the fact that he’s gay.

Wrote Lezak:

Though some of you may already be aware, I felt it important to share the following information with you. My goal is to bring awareness and hope to others, especially the youth who are dealing with issues related to their sexuality. Although I have been out to myself for many years since I was a teenager, it wasn’t until I was around 20 years old, in 1982, when I finally came out to my family and friends. I proceeded to live my life as a gay man, not necessarily out, but not totally hiding either. I have been out to my fellow employees and friends since my arrival in Kansas City. I have always felt, from the time I realized I was gay, that you are born this way.

Okay, onto the milestone that is approaching. February marks Andy and my 20th anniversary of meeting each other. He’s been my rock through some of the most difficult times. In 1999, I was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. I endured some of the most potent forms of chemotherapy known. Andy was there! I battled through the intense treatments for four months. Andy was there! I beat cancer and gained a new perspective on life and love. Andy and I set goals to celebrate, which involved trips to some of our favorite places; Las Vegas, Hawaii, Alaska, and the Caribbean. To symbolize our love, I asked Andy to be my partner for life. On a romantic Caribbean cruise, I surprised him and presented Andy with a ring. He said yes! This was obviously before same-sex marriage.

We have grown a happy fulfilling life here in Kansas City. Andy’s family has embraced me, us from the beginning, and these are the people I have celebrated the holidays with all of these years. Andy reached his academic goals and surpassed them. And, I reached my goal of forecasting the weather in one of the most difficult and dynamic places for predicting weather in the country. Andy shares my passion for dogs too. He’s loved Windy, Stormy, Breezy, and now Sunny The Weather Dog. He’s the one who is with Sunny at night when I’m on the air with you. He’s my other half, the one who makes me whole.

It’s my hope that by sharing a little more about me, others will feel more comfortable to be themselves too. Young people who may be struggling with their sexuality, and their parents who may be trying to process it all as well, I know it is not easy. It can be quite scary. I am hoping to be a good role model for the LGBTQ community.

His full post below:

Watch Lezak lose it when his dog Stormy walks across the set:

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Gary Lezak, I'm Gay, Kansas City, weather

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