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  • Here’s some of the LGBT+ stars and icons who died in 2018

    Here’s some of the LGBT+ stars and icons who died in 2018

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    Storm Chasers presenter Joel Taylor

    25th January 2018

    The 38-year-old TV star was found dead in his cabin onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas. The ship was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico when his body was discovered. A spokesperson for the cruise confirmed that a body had been discovered.

    Gossip site, TMZ has reported that a police official said the death “could be an overdose”.

    The spokesperson also said that Taylor was “consuming controlled substances”.

     

    First Wives Director , 74

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    5th March 2018

    The director of camp classic First Wives Club and the first Police Academy film died at the age of 74.

    First Wives Club starred gay icon, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and has since become a cult classic amongst the gay community.

    MASH actor David Stiers, 75

    5th March 2018

    David was an American actor, most famous for his role in MASH.

    Pop Singer Timmy Matley, 36

    11th April 2018

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    Out singer, Timmy Matley died, at the age of 36, after falling to his death in London. A statement from the band said that the remaining band members, Lachie, Darren, Mark and Mike, were “heartbroken”.

    LGBT Rights Lawyer David S Buckley

    16th April 2018

    David S Buckley set himself a light in Brooklyn, New York, in an apparent protest suicide. His suicide note said, “I am David Buckel and I just killed myself by fire as a protest suicide,” read a handwritten suicide note, according to the New York Daily News. “I apologize to you for the mess.”

    TV Presenter Dale Winton, 62

    19th April 2018

    The TV presenter, Dale Winton  died from natural causes at the age of 62. He had recently returned to our small screens on his show, Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive.

    Dale Winton is probably most famous for his stint as a daytime telly presenter. The programme, Dale’s Supermarket Sweep catapulted him to fame in the early to mid-1990s. The show ran from 1993 to 2007. After the programme ended he also presented, In It To Win It and Hole in The Wall. He’s also worked in radio and has appeared in various charity TV shows.

    DJ Avicii, 28

    20th April 2018

    The 28-year-old Swedish-born producer, who worked with the likes of Madonna, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis died in Oman, his publicist, Diana Baron told the press.

    In a statement, Baron said, “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time.”

    Avicii’s anthems include “Wake Me Up”, “Hey Brother”, and most recently, “Lonely Together” with Rita Ora.

    Hollywood Legend, Tab Hunter

    (C) BIG STOCK

    9th July 2018

    The iconic actor Tab Hunter died aged 86, but he did share a heartwarming message with us.

    In 2015 we interviewed the director of a documentary film about Tab’s life as a Hollywood star, we were fortunate enough to speak to the man himself who gave the following piece of coming out advice.

     

    Model, Zombie Boy, 32

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    3rd August 2018

    Rick Genest, known professionally as Zombie Boy died at the age of 32. He was found just days before what would have been his 33rd birthday.

    Most notably he starred in Lady Gaga’s music video for the LGBT+ anthem, ‘Born This Way’ in 2011. He was found deceased at his home in Montreal, Canada.

    Musical legend, Aretha Franklin, 76

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    16th Augsut 2018

    The icon Aretha Franklin died, she was 76-years-old. It was reported a few days ago that she was “gravely ill”. The cause of her death is reportedly advanced pancreatic cancer.

    The singer who rose to fame during the 60s has had an enduring career that lasted well into her 70s. She is most famous for singing, “Respect”, “Say A Little Prayer” and “Natural Woman”.

    Dancer, actor and mime artist Lindsay Kemp

    25th August 2018

    HIV Campaigner and Advocate Jacob Alexander , 25

    29th October 2018

    Jacob Alexander an immerging designer, a former student at the University of the Arts London and HIV campaigner has died at the age of 25. It is believed he ended his own life, according to PinkNews. He was just 25.

    June Whitfield

    27th December 2018

    June was most famous for her roles on the 70’s sitcom June and Terry and later as the mother in Ab Fab, she delighted audiences with her quick onliners and impeccable timing.

    Her careers spanned seven decades and she appeared in over 1300 radio and television shows.

  • Zombie Boy’s management insist death wasn’t suicide

    Zombie Boy’s management insist death wasn’t suicide

    Rick Genest, AKA Zombie Boy’s death was an accident, not a suicide – his family and management insist.

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    Earlier this week the model Zombie Boy, who famously appeared in Lady Gaga’s 2011 hit, ‘Born This Way’ died at the age of 32. It was first reported that his death was by suicide, but his family has said that his death was actually accidental.

    He was found dead at his home in Montreal after falling from a balcony at the back of his resident.

    Genest’s manager Karim Leduc told PEOPLE, “For us, the family and close entourage, we feel there’s too many inconsistencies around his death to rule it as a suicide, and for people to jump to conclusions that rapidly was disappointing,

    “The balcony from which he fell on the third floor was a very dangerous balcony,” Leduc added. “Just three weeks ago, I visited that balcony with him and was on it with him smoking a cigarette, as well. It’s a balcony that has very small rails/guards — an emergency/fire escape balcony – and he was leaning his back towards it like sitting on the ledge of the rail, and he fell from his backside onto the floor.”

    There has been speculation that he jumped rather than fell but Leduc said that Genest had left no note and that he “actually made plans for a couple things that week.”

    After the news of his death, Lady Gaga wrote a poignant tribute to Genest on Thursday and stated that he had taken his own life, “The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating,” she tweeted. “We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it.”

    “If you’re suffering, call a friend or family today,” she added. “We must save each other.”

  • Model who starred in Lady Gaga’s Born This Way has died, 32

    Model who starred in Lady Gaga’s Born This Way has died, 32

    The model, Zombie Boy has died, from an apparent suicide at the age of 32.

    (C) BIGSTOCK

    Rick Genest, known professionally as Zombie Boy has died at the age of 32. He was found just days before what would have been his 33rd birthday.

    Most notably he starred in Lady Gaga’s music video for the LGBT+ anthem, ‘Born This Way’ in 2011. He was found deceased at his home in Montreal, Canada.

    It is believed that he committed suicide. There are no details at this time surrounding the cause of his death.

    Lady Gaga was one of the first to pay tribute to the model. Taking to Twitter she wrote,

    “The suicide of friend Rick Genest, Zombie Boy is beyond devastating. We have to work harder to change the culture, bring Mental Health to the forefront and erase the stigma that we can’t talk about it. If you are suffering, call a friend or family today. We must save each other”.

    “Science tells us that it takes 21 days to form a habit, if you are suffering from Mental Health issue I beckon for today to be your first day or a continuation of the work you’ve been doing. Reach out if you’re in pain, and if you know someone who is, reach out to them too”.

    Management for Rick posted a tribute on Facebook, saying they were “shocked and pained” by his death.

    “Rico was loved by all those who had the chance to meet him and know him,” said the post.

    “We received the unfortunate news at the beginning of the afternoon and members of the team have come to support his family and relatives in this dark and difficult moment.

    “We want to present our deepest condolences… Thank you zb for these beautiful moments in your company and for your radiant smile.”

    If you are in the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123 if you are struggling with mental health issues.