Obituaries

Remembering Carl Han, a Houston Community Builder and Activist

Carl Han, a longtime Houston LGBTQ leader and community advocate, died January 26, 2026. Friends remember his generosity, activism, and…

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Beloved Broadway Actor Bret Hanna-Shuford Dies at 46

Bret Hanna-Shuford, a Broadway veteran and Broadway Husbands co-creator, has died at 46 after a battle with two rare disorders.…

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Rob and Michele Reiner Were Fierce Advocates for Marriage Equality

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, longtime champions of marriage equality, are being remembered for their pivotal role in overturning…

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Remembering Lilly Roddy, Houston’s Beloved Astrologer

Astrologer and teacher Lilly Roddy, who wrote OutSmart’s monthly column for more than three decades, is remembered for her brilliance,…

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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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