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  • Star Trek Actor, Anton Yelchin Dies

    Actor Anton Yelchin has died at the age of 27

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    Actor Anton Yechin has died at the age of 27 after a tragic accident involving his own car. The Star Trek actor who played Checkov in the reboot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009, was struck by his own vehicle as it rolled down his steep drive at his home in Los Angeles.

    The car pinned him against a brick post box and a security fence. He was pronounced dead at 1.00AM  (8.00 AM GMT).

    Openly gay actor Zachary Quinto was one of first Star Trek cast to pay homage to the actor saying,

    “One of the most open and intellectually curious people I have ever had the pleasure to know. So enormously talented and generous of heart. Wise beyond his years. And gone before his time. All love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief.”

    JJ Abrams also paid tribute to the actor saying,

    “You were brilliant, You were kind. You were funny as hell, and supremely talented. Anton, you weren’t here nearly long enough. Missing you,”

    Yelchin’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the actor’s death and said in a statement that his family wished for privacy.

    What Is 27 Club?

    Users on social media were quick to point out that as Yelchin was 27 – he might be considered part of 27 Club, which lists number of stars who died at the age of 27.

    However the 27 Club is populated by musicians rather than actors.

    Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse are all considered part of the 27 Club.

  • The Big Gay Musical Creator Dies, 41

    The Big Gay Musical Creator Dies, 41

    The director and writer of the film The Big Gay Musical has died after committing suicide.

    Film producer and director Fred M Caruso has died after committing suicide in Las Vegas. He was 41-years-old.

    He left a long, heartbreaking note on The Big Gay Musical‘s Facebook page – and timed it to publish soon after his death.

    Mr Caruso said that he had made peace with his decision to end his life but also spoke about how miserable he was in his life and his terrible loneliness.

    He asked that if people wished to make a donation that they contribute to the Trevor Project, a national 24-hour, free phone suicide hotline in the United States. He pleaded with his friends and fans not to feel guilty and thanked everyone who touched his life.

    The writer also revealed that he had attempted to take his life a week prior to successfully taking his life by taking 30 Ambien pills – but was not successful.

    Read his note here:

    “WELL… Hey everyone – I have some good news – I will no longer be sending out BERNIE s***. Its (sic) not because I support hiLIARy (sic) – its (sic) because I’m no longer alive.

    “(yes I’ve been making bad jokes for 41 yrs (sic) and I intend to end things the way it began.) I have been forced to send this out through the BGM page – cause (sic) Facebook doesn’t allow you to delay posts on your personal page.’

    “For … most of my life I have been absolutely miserable – exact (sic) for when I was creating,’ he explained.

    “I have nothing left in me to create. I truly don’t think I have any idea what love or happiness is.

    “I have been incredibly lonely and at the same time – I hate being around people. I hate meeting new people and I’m always waiting for someone to stab me in the back. – lets just say I already have a whole culinary collection.”

    The Big Gay Musical was released in 2009 and was directed by Mr. Caruso and Casper Andreas. Caruso also directed Go Go Crazy in 2011.

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  • Pro gay rights MP dies after being shot and stabbed multiple times

    A British politician has died after being stabbed and shot in the street in her constituency.

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    MP Jo Cox has died after being shot and stabbed several times in an attack in her constituency.

    The 41-year-old Labour politician had only recently begun her career in the Houses of Parliament after being voted in as the MP for Batley and Spen near Leeds in the latest general election in 2015.

    The lawmaker had recently called on the government to “to take further steps to end discrimination and bigotry against LGBT people in the UK and around the world”.

    A man, Tommy Mair has been arrested and is being questioned by police.

    West Yorkshire police said,

    “At 12.53 today, police were called to a report of an incident on Market Street, Birstall, where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition.

    “Armed officers attended and a 52-year-old man was arrested in the area. There are no further details at present.

    “Police presence in the area has been increased as a reassurance to the community.”

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    The streets surrounding the area in which Ms Cox was attacked have been cleared and forensics teams are sweeping the area for clues and evidence.

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    Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the attack on Cox saying,

    “The whole of the Labour Party and Labour family – and indeed the whole country – will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today.

    “Jo had a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity. She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen – where she was born and grew up.

    “Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights – and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP.

    “Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve. It is a profoundly important cause for us all.

    “Jo was universally liked at Westminster, not just by her Labour colleagues, but across Parliament.

    “In the coming days, there will be questions to answer about how and why she died. But for now all our thoughts are with Jo’s husband Brendan and their two young children. They will grow up without their mum, but can be immensely proud of what she did, what she achieved and what she stood for.

    “We send them our deepest condolences. We have lost a much loved colleague, a real talent and a dedicated campaigner for social justice and peace. But they have lost a wife and a mother, and our hearts go out to them.”

    Ms Cox is survived by two children and her husband Brendan Cox.

  • Former Contributor And Gay Porn Star Dies

    Former Contributor And Gay Porn Star Dies

    A former contributor to TheGayUK has died unexpectedly.

    Adam Dacre, who was a well-known, award-winning escort and porn star has died unexpectedly according to sources.

    The reasons for his death are still being established at this time.

    Adam contributed to TheGayUK last year when he took part in our Porn Issue. He answered questions about the life of an escort.

    The article “everything you wanted to ask an escort but were afraid to ask”, was well received when it was first published.

    The performer first escorted when he was 23 and made a full job from it at the age of 27.

    Mr Dacre’s death is the second porn star to have died over the weekend. Czech star Denis Reed died after a motoring accident in which his motorcycle ploughed into a tree.

    Tributes for the star have been made on Twitter.

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  • Porn Star Killed In Horrific Motorcycle Accident

    A porn star, director and producer has died after losing control of his motorcycle.

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    Denis Reed has died in a horrific motoring accident after losing control of his motorcycle over the weekend, ploughing into a tree.

    The actor, producer and director was just 31-years-old. He was married to a woman and has one child.

    A message on his Facebook page read,

    In a sharp right-hand bend on the horizon mishandled his machine, the motorcycle fell to the ground and flew straight into a tree. During transport to hospital succumbed to serious injuries.

    Mr Reed, who had starred in both straight and gay porn films began his career when he was 19.

    Although emergency workers worked tirelessly to save his life, Mr Reed died from his injuries during the journey to the hospital.

  • Hi-De-Hi Star Barry Howard Dies, 78

    The actor Barry Howard behind one of British comedy’s campest characters Barry Stuart-Hargreaves in Hi-De-Hi! has passed away at the age of 78.

    The actor Barry Howard has passed away at the age of 78. He died from blood cancer.  The actor’s harry Clark agent confirmed the news to the BBC.

    Taking to Twitter she said that she would miss him more than she could say.

    Mr.Howard appeared in the first seven series of Hi-de-Hi! which ran from 1980-86, he played a camp married ballroom dancer.

    The character Barry Stuart-Hargreaves was often the source of ‘is he or isn’t he’ gay jokes on the sitcom. It was never confirmed whether the character was gay or not and Mr Howard left the show after seven series.

    During an interview with The Northern Echo in 2010, he said,

    “I have found it, in all honesty, frustrating because I am, after all, an actor. Casting people always wanted a similar limp-wristed rather fey ‘is he or isn’t he?’ character and I got bored with it all,”

    His on-screen wife Diane Holland also died at the age of 78 in 2009.

    The actor had performed alongside Chris Jarvis in pantos in Bournemouth. Today the CBEEBIES presenter tweeted a tribute the actor calling him a ‘real gent’ and ‘incredibly funny’.

  • Prince Confirmed Dead, 57

    Superstar Prince has died at the age of 57, his publicist has confirmed.

    The superstar Prince has died aged 57, his publicist has confirmed. The BBC is reporting that police attended a medical emergency at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota on Thursday. An investigation into his death is underway.

     

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    During his career, Prince sold over 100 million records and had mega hits with songs such as Purple Rain and 1999. He released over 30 albums, including 4 in the last 18 months.

    He was rushed to hospital for flu last week after performing on stage, he was released from the hospital soon after admission.

     

    ALSO READ: Stars react to the news of Prince’s death, tributes pour in from across the globe

    ALSO READ: PHOTO GALLERY | Prince Through The Ages

     

    Prince was as famous for his artistry, flamboyant style and ground breaking play on genderless looks.

    This is a developing story, please refresh for more details.

  • Victoria Wood Dies, 62

    Victoria Wood has died in her North London home, her publicist has revealed.

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  • Actress Doris Roberts Dies At The Age Of 90

    Actress Doris Roberts Dies At The Age Of 90

    Television Actress Doris Roberts, star of Everybody Loves Raymond has died at the age of 90.

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    Doris Roberts who starred in the hit comedy, Everybody Loves Raymond as the meddling mother Marie Baron has died at the age of 90. Her death was confirmed by a spokesperson for her family.

    The St. Louis born actress died in Los Angeles on Sunday night in her sleep.

    During her time in Everybody Loves Raymond, which ran from 1996 to 2005, she won four Emmys

    Speaking with Parade Magazine in 2014 she talked about how she was in favour of same-sex marriage and questioned why gay people shouldn’t be allowed to have the same rights as everybody else.

     

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    When asked what she thought of gay marriage the veteran actress said,

    “I’m in favor. If you fall in love with someone, why can’t you have what everybody else has? Why should you be segregated and denied? I have a lot of gay friends. I’m lucky. I go to parties celebrating their being together 25, 50 years. They’re together longer than any straight people that I know. I had two marriages, and I didn’t make it as long as they did.”

     

    Writing on Twitter,  creator of Everybody Loves Raymond, Phil Rosenthal, said that she was “A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend.”

     

    ALSO READ: LGBT Allies and Icons who have died in 2016

     

  • LGBT Icons And Stars Who Have Passed Away In 2016

    These are the gay icons and LGBT stars who have died in 2016.

    Inclusion in this list is not indicative of a person’s sexuality, but a tribute to their work for the LGBT community in their lifetime which earned them the mantle of “gay icon” or LGBT ally.

    David Bowie

    Singer, Songwriter, 11th January 2016

    David Bowie passed away at the age of 69 after an 18 month battle with cancer. His son Duncan Jones confirmed the news.

    David Bowie’s sexuality was well documented and discussed. He came out as gay in 1972, two years into his marriage with Angie Bowie during an interview with Melody Maker.

    In 1976 he confirmed he was bisexual. Four years later in 1980 Angie Bowie and David divorced.

    By 1983 he declared that calling himself bisexual was the “biggest mistake” he had ever made and once again made the statement that he was a “closet homosexual”.

    Alan Rickman

    Actor, 14th January 2016

    Alan Rickman was 69 when he passed away after a battle with cancer.

    He recently won a fresh legion of fans as the rather camp Professor Snape in the Harry Potter franchise of films and as the equally camp Hans Gruber in Die Hard With A Vengeance in 1995.


    Tony Warren

    Coronation Street creator and writer, 2nd March 2016

    Tony Warren passed away after a short illness at the age of 79. He created Coronation Street in 1960 for ITV, when he was just 24. He wrote the first 13 episodes of what would become the UK’s longest running soap drama.

    He was always openly gay, even at a time when homosexuality was illegal in the UK.

    Haydn Pope

    AXM owner, 21st March 2016

    The owner of AXM, Haydn Pope died after “losing his fight” with cancer according to a Facebook post on the company’s page posted over the weekend. He was 49.

    Gaydio’s morning team Chris and Emma, paid tribute to Mr. Pope saying that he was an amazing man, who was always supportive of Gaydio, especially in its early days.

    Denise Robertson

    Agony Aunt 2nd April 2016

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    Long standing agony aunt for ITV’s This Morning. She joined the morning team at the very beginning and helped 1000s of people across the UK. She was particularly helpful to members of the LGBT community coming to terms with their sexuality and dealing with family fall out after coming out.

    She was 83 and died after a “short but determined” battle with cancer.

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  • David Gest Found Dead, 62

    David Gest, 62, has been found dead in a London hotel.

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    The American producer David Gest has been found dead in a London hotel. He was 62 – no details of his death have been released, other than that the Metropolitan police don’t believe his death to be suspicious.

    A statement from a friend and former bodyguard Imad Handi confirmed his death.

    The star, who appeared in Celebrity Big Brother earlier this year was staying at the Four Seasons hotel in Canary Wharf when he died.

    Mr. Gest was forced to leave Celebrity Big Brother early due to ill-health. He last 13 days in the house before he left.

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    The statement released to the press read,

    “It is with great sadness that I can confirm that David Gest has died today,”

    A statement from the Metropolitan Police said:

    “Police were called at 10:17 on Tuesday 12 April to the Four Seasons hotel, in Westferry Circus to reports of an unexplained death of a man in his 60s.

    “London Ambulance Service were called to the scene. Life was pronounced extinct at the hotel. A post-mortem will be held in due course. Next of kin are in the process of being informed.”

    Police have said there appear to be no suspicious circumstances.

    Mr. Gest was most notably married to gay icon Liza Minelli.

    Their marriage lasted from 2002 to 2003. They officially divorced in 2007.

    David Gest was a theatre and concert producer. He had planned to tour the UK in July with his latest offering “the David Gest Is Not Dead But Alive With Soul Tour!”

    In his last Tweet – Mr Gest paid tribute to Patty Duke who died at the beginning of April.

    Darren Day who appeared with Mr. Gest in CBB, tweeted his tribute to the legendary producer. He said, “Heaven will be a brighter place”