Obituaries

Jill Sobule, “I Kissed a Girl” Singer and Queer Music Icon, Dies at 66

Jill Sobule, the singer-songwriter behind 1990s alt-pop staples “I Kissed a Girl” and “Supermodel,” died Thursday in a house fire…

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Jiggly Caliente, RuPaul’s Drag Race Contestant, Dies at 44

Jiggly Caliente, beloved "RuPaul’s Drag Race" alum and trans advocate, has died at 44. She was celebrated for her artistry,…

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Houston’s Dr. Bruce Smith Remembered for Care, Courage, and Advocacy

Bruce William Smith, a dentist, philanthropist, and AIDS activist, has died at 74. He was a community hero known for…

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Houston Mourns the Passing of Sylvester Turner, Beloved Mayor and LGBTQ Community Champion

Houston mourns the passing of Sylvester Turner, former mayor and U.S. congressman, celebrated for his unwavering support of the LGBTQ…

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Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards Has Died

Cecile Richards, a lifelong advocate for women's rights, has died at 67 after a battle with brain cancer. She led…

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Acclaimed Poet and Activist Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81

Renowned poet and activist Nikki Giovanni died peacefully at 81 on December 9, 2024.

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Obituary Notice: Jeff DeBorde

The stars at Hollywood are dimmer today as we mourn the loss of our Patriarch Jeff DeBorde who passed away…

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Obituary: AIDS Activist Hydeia Broadbent

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announced the death of lifelong AIDS activist Hydeia Broadbent, who passed away in her sleep at…

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Archdiocese of New York Condemns the Funeral of a Trans Activist at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

A senior leader at the seat of the Archdiocese claimed it was deceived into hosting the service.

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Trans Icon Cecilia Gentili is Honored at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Hundreds packed the pews of the New York City landmark to pay their respects to a woman venerated as a…

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