Tales Soares (who went by the stage name Tales Cotta), a model and vocal LGBTQ rights advocate, collapsed during a fashion show at São Paulo's fashion … [Read more...] about Male Model Collapses, Dies After Runway Fall at São Paulo Fashion Week
Deaths
Gay Journalist Shot Dead During Riots in Northern Ireland
Lyra McKee, a 29-year-old gay journalist and LGBT activist, was shot dead during riots in Northern Ireland on Thursday. The Guardian reports: … [Read more...] about Gay Journalist Shot Dead During Riots in Northern Ireland
House Music Artist Kim English Dies
Chicago House artist Kim English, a popular figure on the gay circuit known for her #1 dance hits "Unspeakable Joy", "Everyday", "Missing U", "Bumpin' … [Read more...] about House Music Artist Kim English Dies
‘Riverdale’ and ‘90210’ Star Luke Perry Dead at 52
Actor Luke Perry has died at the age of 52 after suffering a massive stroke earlier this week. TMZ reports on the death of the star, who rose to … [Read more...] about ‘Riverdale’ and ‘90210’ Star Luke Perry Dead at 52
Karl Lagerfeld Dead at 85
Karl Lagerfeld, legendary fashion designer and creative director at Chanel and Fendi, has died in Paris at the age of 85. The NYT reports: 'In his … [Read more...] about Karl Lagerfeld Dead at 85
Poet Mary Oliver Dies at 83
Mary Oliver, who won the National Book Award (1992, New and Selected Poems) and Pulitzer Prize (1984, American Primitive) for her poems which … [Read more...] about Poet Mary Oliver Dies at 83
George H.W. Bush Dead at 94: Here’s How He Responded to the AIDS Crisis, Marriage Equality, and Gay Families
George H.W. Bush, the nation's 41st president and its longest-lived, died on Friday night at his home in Houston at the age of 94. CBS News … [Read more...] about George H.W. Bush Dead at 94: Here’s How He Responded to the AIDS Crisis, Marriage Equality, and Gay Families
Corbin Fisher and GayHoopla Performer Kyle Dean Has Died at 21
Kyle Dean (aka Brandon Chrisan), an adult performer for studios GayHoopla and Corbin Fisher, has died at 21. The cause of death has not been … [Read more...] about Corbin Fisher and GayHoopla Performer Kyle Dean Has Died at 21
Queer Greek Activist and Performer Dies After Horrific Brutal Beating Captured on Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GC-sDvKEH0 Zak Kostopoulos, a queer Greek activist and performer, died following a brutal mob beating in Central … [Read more...] about Queer Greek Activist and Performer Dies After Horrific Brutal Beating Captured on Video
Homophobic Utah Lawmaker Chris Buttars, Who Once Said Gays are Greatest Threat to America, Dies at 76
Longtime readers of this site will remember Chris Buttars, the racist, homophobic Utah state senator who was removed from two committees for comparing … [Read more...] about Homophobic Utah Lawmaker Chris Buttars, Who Once Said Gays are Greatest Threat to America, Dies at 76