Book 3,564 Posted May 19, 2013 Again another dead gay porn actor: Koh Masaki, 29. http://www.queerty.com/koh-masaki-japans-leading-gay-porn-star-dead-at-29-20130518/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,564 Posted August 8, 2013 The death of Sean Sasser, American HIV-activist, was announced yesterday. He died at age 44. Maybe he is better known for being the boyfriend of Pedro Zamora, who was one of the first openly gay men with AIDS to be portrayed in popular media. Together with Sean Sasser he brought international attention to HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues and prejudices through his appearance on MTV’s reality television series The Real World: San Francisco. I remember I was crying the whole time when MTV broadcasted a Tribute to Pedro Zamora, a special memorial program, in his honor. He was 22 years old, when he lost his battle to AIDS on November 11, 1994. http://www.queerty.com/breaking-sean-sasser-aids-activist-dead-at-44-20130807/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uschi 53 Posted August 9, 2013 I remember that series too, especially Pedro Zamora. That guy impressed me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainChorizo 1,990 Posted August 20, 2013 Jose Julio Sarria Pioneering Gay Rights activist and the first openly gay person to run for public office in North America is dead at 90 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achelous 61 Posted August 23, 2013 Vegetarian drag queen diagnosed with CJD. Poor man. Fate is a bastard sometimes, even if you don't happen to be a cow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,548 Posted August 24, 2013 Vegetarian drag queen diagnosed with CJD. Poor man. Fate is a bastard sometimes, even if you don't happen to be a cow. Feel like this guy is going to be on a lot of top 10 teams in the 2014 DDP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Flag 84 Posted August 24, 2013 You reckon he'll get the obit? Not sure I'm willing to take the gamble, but could be worth a lot of points... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,008 Posted August 24, 2013 I feel that the story's enough of an oddity to net him an obit. I think the biggest worry is moreso whether or not he'll even be around for the starting line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,206 Posted August 24, 2013 I feel that the story's enough of an oddity to net him an obit. I think the biggest worry is moreso whether or not he'll even be around for the starting line. This. The disease he has is always newsworthy because it brings more questions than answers back to the media fore. But it's not a very forgiving disease and there's 4 months of 2013 left yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted August 24, 2013 Isn't there a topic about ironic deaths? He's (or she, depending on how you see it) a candidate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,627 Posted August 25, 2013 I feel that the story's enough of an oddity to net him an obit. I think the biggest worry is moreso whether or not he'll even be around for the starting line. The story featured in our local paper and states that he was given 14 months to live last August. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted August 31, 2013 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2407711/Famous-Dont-Ask-Dont-Tell-activist-dies-car-wreck-Darren-Manzella.html Darren Manzella at 36. First openly gay serving Yankee sodjer. Vaguely remember the bruhaha when he was on 60 minutes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hansek Posted October 18, 2013 With the year close to over looks like Ed Koch is the only high profile celeb of the gays to die in 2013. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themaninblack 2,112 Posted November 19, 2013 Ray Gosling dies age 74... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAFKAG 70 Posted December 2, 2013 Rob Daley - tumour afflicted dad of diving sensation Tom - has been barred by medics from flying to the Commonwealth Games to watch his son. Just an idea, like: do you see a movie about this touching story and maybe......Michael Douglas Oh look, there's my coat. Frankly, I don't fancy his chances of cheering on his closeted wurzel diving boy to 2012 Olympic gold, having seen this documentary. Shock horror! It's Tom Gayley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,592 Posted December 3, 2013 Rob Daley - tumour afflicted dad of diving sensation Tom - has been barred by medics from flying to the Commonwealth Games to watch his son. Just an idea, like: do you see a movie about this touching story and maybe......Michael Douglas Oh look, there's my coat. Frankly, I don't fancy his chances of cheering on his closeted wurzel diving boy to 2012 Olympic gold, having seen this documentary. Shock horror! It's Tom Gayley Slow news day. It was pointed out on twitter that this news is equivalent to Barak Obama coming out as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zorders 1,271 Posted December 3, 2013 Rob Daley - tumour afflicted dad of diving sensation Tom - has been barred by medics from flying to the Commonwealth Games to watch his son. Just an idea, like: do you see a movie about this touching story and maybe......Michael Douglas Oh look, there's my coat. Frankly, I don't fancy his chances of cheering on his closeted wurzel diving boy to 2012 Olympic gold, having seen this documentary. Shock horror! It's Tom Gayley Slow news day. It was pointed out on twitter that this news is equivalent to Barak Obama coming out as black He's BLACK!???!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,564 Posted February 26, 2014 Roy Simmons, former NFL player at age 57: http://nypost.com/2014/02/24/roy-simmons-who-came-out-as-gay-after-nfl-career-dead-at-57/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razor Boy 19 Posted March 6, 2014 Care to elaborate on that statement ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 8,008 Posted March 20, 2014 Vernita Gray, terminally ill gay rights activist who wed her partner in Illinois's first same-sex marriage, has died. Picked on DDP by Drunkasaskunk and Daily Mail's usage of AP wires gets her the obit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Howard Posted April 14, 2014 E! News is reporting John Travolta was rushed to the hospital after a heart attack this morning. Seems like he will survive though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Camp David Posted August 28, 2014 The death of Julian Slade made wonder what Sandy Wilson is upto. He's still going, born in 1924. Can't find any health news but might alright as a reserve http://www.musical-theatre.net/html/compos...andywilson.html I don't believe it has been mentioned elsewhere, but he passed away the other day http://www.theguardi...27/sandy-wilson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galento 24 Posted August 28, 2014 Wasn't his famous work the Boy Friend? Appropriate? He was a true friend of Dorothy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,660 Posted September 14, 2014 Just seen Pride magnificent movie and well worth checking out. Dominic West plays Jonathan Blake (gay actor and the second person diagnosed as HIV+ in the UK), and the end credits - sorry to spoil this for you - mention that Blake has just turned 65. Not exactly high profile, but the movie will probably kindle some interest in him. Anyone, like, know how his health is? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
