Obituaries

In Loving Memory: Lilly Roddy

Long-time friend and OutSmart astrologer Lilly Roddy has passed away at the age of 73.

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Legendary Transgender Activist Miss Major Dies at 78

Legendary trans activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Stonewall veteran and champion for Black trans women, has died at 78. Her…

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Italian Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dies Aged 91

The Armani Group said the designer died at 91. Over five decades, he defined a pared-back Italian aesthetic, reshaped Hollywood…

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Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale – A Celebration of Love, Laughter, and Remembrance

Champions Community Church was filled with music, memories, and community as Houston came together for Bubba McNeely’s Grand Finale –…

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James Dobson, Anti-LGBTQ Focus on the Family Founder, Dead at 89

James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and one of the most influential Christian-right leaders in U.S. politics, died…

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Remembering Bubba McNeely: Houston’s One-Man Show and LGBTQ Icon

From drag stages to church choirs, Bubba McNeely lit up every room he entered. Friends reflect on his unmatched charisma,…

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Poet and LGBTQ Advocate Andrea Gibson Dies at Age 49

Andrea Gibson, a genderqueer poet and activist, died at 49. Their acclaimed work offered hope to LGBTQ readers and redefined…

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UPDATE: Houston LGBTQ Community Remembers Michael Adam Milam

Michael Adam Milam, a longtime Houston bartender and LGBTQ advocate, was killed July 12 in a New Orleans hit-and-run while…

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Andrew Edmonson, Arts Professional, Activist, and Writer, Dies at 59

A beloved figure in Houston’s arts and LGBTQ communities, Andrew Edmonson is remembered as a tireless advocate, brilliant communicator, and…

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Remembering Jessica Rossman

Jessica Rossman, a longtime LGBTQ ally and Houston philanthropist, is remembered for her vibrant presence, tireless advocacy, and deep compassion.…

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