Category: Death

Articles Cock Destroyers Death LGBTQ+ News Life News Obituary Originals Rebecca Moore Sophie Anderson Terrence Higgins Trust

Loved ones pay tribute to Sophie Anderson after ‘bubbly, funny and kind-hearted’ star dies aged 36

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Tributes have been pouring in for Sophie Anderson after news of her passing broke late last night. The cultural icon was best known for being part of the Cock Destroyers alongside Rebecca Moore, which saw the two collaborate on everything from pornographic content to educational videos about sexual health. “I’m devastated hearing the awful news of Sophie’s passing,” Rebecca wrote on social media on 4 December. “We shared some amazing times together and that’s how I’m going to remember her. “The bubbly, funny, kind-hearted soul who was outrageous on the…

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Articles Death Drag Heklina LGBTQ+ News Life News San Francisco

Tributes pour in after “beloved and iconic” drag legend Heklina dies aged 54

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Tributes have been pouring in after Heklina, one of San Francisco’s most beloved drag queens, died in London at the age of 54. The star was in the UK with fellow drag artist Peaches Christ as the two were set to perform in Mommie Queerest, a parody of the 1981 film Mommy Dearest, at the Soho Theatre in London and HOME in Manchester. News of Heklina’s passing was announced by her co-star on 3 April. “I am living in a real-life nightmare so forgive me if I don’t have all…

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Articles Batman Culture Death Hollywood Kevin Conroy LGBTQ+ actor LGBTQ+ News Life News

Hollywood mourns the death of gay Batman actor Kevin Conroy: “He’ll be forever missed”

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Hollywood and fans have paid tribute to the late openly gay Batman actor Kevin Conroy. On 11 November, the beloved talent – who famously voiced the caped crusader in numerous animated projects – passed away at age 66. “The voiceover community lost one of the greats. I am completely devastated as I worked with him for over 25 years.” Conroy’s representative Steven Neibert revealed to the BBC. According to a report from CBS News, the voice actor’s shocking death stemmed from a “short battle with cancer.” Back in the 90s, the…

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Articles Cherry Valentine Death Drag Drag Race Drag Race UK DragCon UK LGBTQ+ News Life News RuPaul's Drag Race UK Switchboard

Cherry Valentine’s DragCon UK booth to remain to honour Drag Race star

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RuPaul’s DragCon UK has confirmed that Cherry Valentine’s booth will remain at the event as a way of celebrating the late star’s memory. “We are deeply saddened by the untimely and tragic loss of Cherry Valentine. She was kind, generous and an inspiration,” it said in a statement on Instagram on 3 October. “RuPaul’s DragCon has always been a place where we all come together as a community. It is in that spirit that Cherry’s booth will remain at DragCon UK as a place where people can gather, reflect and…

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Articles Assassination Tour Cherry Valentine Death Drag Drag Race UK LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ News Life Michelle Visage News RuPaul Tayce

Tayce performs “emotional” tribute in honour of Cherry Valentine

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Tayce performed Memory from the musical Cats in honour of Cherry Valentine at the end of the final show of her Assassination Tour. The Drag Race UK and Queerpiphany star chose to end her final show with a tribute to Cherry Valentine, whose death was announced on 23 September. The performers lip synced against each other on the show, which led to Valentine’s exit from the series. They performed Elaine Paige’s classic song, Memory. Footage from Tayce’s touching performance was promptly put on Twitter, with fans leaving kind words following…

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Articles Cherry Valentine Death Drag Drag Queen Drag Race UK LGBTQ+ LGBTQ+ News Life Michelle Visage News RuPaul RuPaul's Drag Race UK Television

RuPaul and Michelle Visage pay tribute to Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine

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RuPaul and Michelle Visage have written heartfelt tributes to Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine, who passed away aged 28. George Ward, best known by his drag persona Cherry Valentine, died on 18 September. His family announced his death on 23 September. Fans and fellow Drag Race contestants flooded to Twitter to pay their respects. Thousands of tributes have poured in for the star. RuPaul, host of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, posted their condolences. The drag icon wrote via Twitter: “So sad to hear. A bright star and a lovely…

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Articles Cher Death Drag Race UK Elton John Jamie Wallis LGBTQ+ News Life Liz Truss News Queen Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II: Here’s how LGBTQ+ people responded to her death

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Prominent LGBTQ+ people have been responding to Queen Elizabeth II’s death after Buckingham Palace made the announcement on 8 September. She was in power since 1952 and was the only British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. Her death came after news that the Queen had been placed under medical supervision when doctors became concerned about her health, with tributes from a number of world leaders and public officials pouring in as soon as news of her passing ws shared later that day. Liz Truss,…

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Articles Death LGBTQ+ News Life News Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family

Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, has passed away at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. She was in power since 1952 and was the only British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service. All of the Queen’s children went to Balmoral Castle to be with her after learning of her declining health, with news of her passing confirmed just a few hours later on 8 September.  “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” said a statement from the Royal Family. “The King…

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56 Dean Street Articles Chemsex Death health LGBTQ+ health LGBTQ+ News Life London News Sex Sexual Health

Tributes pour in for David Stuart after death of trailblazing chemsex activist

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David Stuart, an LGBTQ+ activist and health professional credited with coining the term “chemsex,” has passed away. 56 Dean Street, one of the UK’s leading sexual health clinics where David spent the last eight years working, announced the death on 12 January. “It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of our colleague and friend David Stuart,” the official Twitter account wrote. “David worked at 56 Dean Street for the last 8 years as our Substance Misuse Lead specialising in Chem Sex.” Celebrating his lifetime of achievements…

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America Articles Death Jim Toy LGBTQ+ activist LGBTQ+ News Life Michigan News

Jim Toy, trailblazing LGBTQ+ activist in Michigan, dies aged 91

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Jim Toy has tragically passed away at the age of 91 after reportedly being the first person to come out in Michigan more than 50 years ago. According to a statement from Jason Morgan, the Candidate for State Representative in Michican’s 23rd district, Toy passed away on 1 January 2022. “Jim Toy was and will always be a champion for LGBTQ rights and [for] our community,” he wrote on Twitter on 2 January. “He was a mentor, friend and someone I admired. I am honored to have known Jim. He…

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