An actor who will no doubt continue to provide the LOLs for years to come. Nielsen was 84.LAT: "Nielson died of complications from pneumonia at a … [Read more...] about RIP Leslie Nielsen
Deaths
Fred Goldhaber, First Teacher at NYC’s Harvey Milk School, Dies
Good teachers are rarely recognized for the true heroes they are. Sounds like Fred Goldhaber, the first teacher at NYC's LGBT Harvey Milk School, … [Read more...] about Fred Goldhaber, First Teacher at NYC’s Harvey Milk School, Dies
Paul, the Psychic World Cup Octopus, is Dead
Paul, the "psychic" octopus who became famous during this year's World Cup, has died at the age of 2 in Germany: "Management and … [Read more...] about Paul, the Psychic World Cup Octopus, is Dead
Gay Youth Activist Commits Suicide in Brooklyn
Joseph Jefferson, a 26-year-old gay rights activist based in Brooklyn, New York, committed suicide over the weekend. Author Nathan James writes, on … [Read more...] about Gay Youth Activist Commits Suicide in Brooklyn
Stonewall Veteran Raymond Castro Dies at 68
GLAAD reports, in an email, that Stonewall veteran Raymond Castro has died at 68:"On June 27, 1969 Castro was inside the Stonewall Inn on … [Read more...] about Stonewall Veteran Raymond Castro Dies at 68
Couple Whose Photo Made Them Gay Rights Icons in South Africa Involved in Tragic Auto Accident
Last month I posted about a photograph of a gay couple's kiss, which made news across South Africa (and internationally) after it was published on … [Read more...] about Couple Whose Photo Made Them Gay Rights Icons in South Africa Involved in Tragic Auto Accident
Seymour Pine, Officer Who Led Raid on Stonewall Inn, Dies at 91
Seymour Pine, the NYPD officer who led the raid on the Stonewall Inn, has died at 91 at an assisted living center in New Jersey, the NYT reports: … [Read more...] about Seymour Pine, Officer Who Led Raid on Stonewall Inn, Dies at 91
Beetlejuice Actor Glenn Shadix Dies at 58
Actor Glenn Shadix, best known for his role as Otho in Beetlejuice, died after a fall on Tuesday at his Birmingham, Alabama condo: "'He was … [Read more...] about Beetlejuice Actor Glenn Shadix Dies at 58
Atlanta Black Gay Pride Organizer, Traxx Owner, Shot and Killed
Durand Robinson, co-owner of Atlanta's nightclub Traxx and an organizer of the city's Black Gay Pride celebration, was found shot dead in the … [Read more...] about Atlanta Black Gay Pride Organizer, Traxx Owner, Shot and Killed
News: Belfast, Stephen Guaracino, Lobster, Annise Parker
Gay filmmaker Tom Murray dies at 65. RNC cancels fundraiser with Andrew Breitbart. Woman claims that the alleged recently-discovered Ansel Adams … [Read more...] about News: Belfast, Stephen Guaracino, Lobster, Annise Parker