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  • Boyfriends killed in hotel fire in Scotland

    Two men were killed when a fire ripped through the Cameron House Hotel.

    Couple Simon Midgley, 38 and Richard Dyson, 32 are reported to have died on Monday when a fire broke out in the Cameron House Hotel on Loch Lomond.

    Police have yet to announce the names of the victims, however, the BBC is reporting that relatives of the men have taken to social media to paid recognition to the couple.

    More than 200 guests were evacuated from the luxury hotel, when the fire started in the early hours of Monday morning at around 6:40 AM. All reports suggest that only the couple were fatalities of the fire.

    Last message

    Mr Midgley posted a photo of the pair enjoying a Christmas film in their room at the Cameron House Hotel just hours before the fire, on Instagram and wrote, “Home for the weekend.”

    It is believed that the pair lived in London.

    Simon worked as a freelance journalist for the London Evening Standard as well as running his own PR firm while Richard is believed to be a TV producer.

    “Heartbroken”

    Mr Midgley’s sister posted a photo of her brother and captioned it, “I’m beyond heartbroken.”

    A statement on the website of Cameron House Hotel said, “Due to an ongoing incident please be aware that Cameron House will remain closed to arriving guests for at least the next 48 hours.

    “We would ask all guests and customers to remain patient as we work with the emergency services to establish the extent of the damage and ascertain when we will be able to re-open.”

     

  • Who was Keith Chegwin and What is he famous for?

    Keith Chegwin was a TV legend in the UK. He tragically died at the age of 60. Here’s what we know about the ever-popular Children’s TV presenter.

    How did Keith Chegwin die?

    Keith Chegwin died of an illness which was described as a “long-term battle with a progressive lung condition”. According to a statement, the illness rapidly”rapidly worsened towards the end of this year”. He was just 60-years-old.

    Was Keith Chegwin gay?

    Keith Chegwin was not gay. He was married twice in his lifetime. At the time of his death, he was married to his second wife, Maria and together they had one child, Ted. He also has a daughter, Rose, from a previous marriage to Maggie Philbin. He married Maria in 2000 and he was married to Maggie from 1962 to 1993.

    What was Keith Chegwin most famous for?

    Keith Chegwin was a huge star in the 70s and 80s and dominated children’s TV on the BBC. He was probably best known for Multi-Coloured Swap Shop (1976 – 1982) and Cheggers Plays Pop (1978 – 1986). He was also known to present on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast. He also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015 and came fourth.

  • Tragedy for Sir Elton after mother passes away

    Elton John is “in shock” after his mother passed away.

    Sir Elton has said that he is in shock following the death of his mother, Sheila Farebrother. Taking to social media, the singer-songwriter, said, that he was so sad to hear that his mother had passed away. In his post, he thanked her for everything and said that he would miss her so much.

    Sir Elton was born, Reginald Dwight and was an only child.

    Her death, tragically, comes just months after the mother and son, reconciled over a “petty” argument in 2008. Sir Elton and his mother fell out after he asked her to end a friendship with two friends, Bob Halley and John Reid. Halley was a former employee of Sir Elton. Mr Reid had been the singer’s manager.

    Speaking to the Daily Mail, Ms Farebrother said, “I told him: ‘I’m not about to do that and drop them,” then to my utter amazement, he told me he hated me. And he then banged the phone down. Imagine! To me, his mother!”

    For her 90th birthday, two years ago, Sir Elton reached out, and the two managed to settle their relationship.

    Sheila Farebrother was 92 when she died.

  • Out rapper Lil Peep has died, 21

    Rapper Lil Peep, who came out as bisexual earlier this year has died.

    Rapper Lil Peep, who came out as bisexual earlier this year has died.

    Early reports that he died of a suspected overdose, he was just 21.

    Lil Peep, real name, Gustav Åhr, who a well-known Youtuber who had accumulated millions of plays. His death was confirmed on social media by his manager Chase Oretega.

    He said, “I’ve been expecting this call for a year. Mother f***”

    In an interview with Pitchfork, the entertainer shared how music was his ‘channel’ for dealing with his issues surrounding mental health.

    He said,

    “I suffer from depression and some days I wake up and I’m like, F***, I wish I didn’t wake up. That was part of why I moved to California, trying to get away from the place that was doing that to me, and the people I was around. I realized it was just myself — it’s a chemical imbalance in my brain”.

    In August the entertainer came out as bisexual on his Twitter feed saying “yes I’m bi sexual”.

    The star had been active on his social media accounts up to 12 hours prior to his death.

    Lil Peep, real name Gustav Åhr was born in New York, USA in 1996. He has released one album Come Over When You’re Sober (Part 1) and five EPS.His songs “White Wine”, “Benz Truck” and “The Way I See Things” have each gained over four million views on YouTube.

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  • Gaydar founder dies, just 51

    The founder of one of the world’s biggest gay chat sites, Gaydar, has died at the age of 51.

    Gaydar’s co-founder, Henry Badenhorst, has died in South Africa. He was just 51 at the time of his death. According to early reports, it appears as though Badenhorst took his own life on the 11th of November, Buzzfeed has reported.

    Close friends of the businessman confirmed his death.

    Local media in Johannesburg reported that a 51-year-old man was seen falling from the 23rd floor of Michaelangelo Towers.

    Gaydar was founded by Badenhorst along with his partner Gary Frisch in 1999 after a mutual friend of theirs spoke about how he was too busy to find a boyfriend. The pair created the website shortly after. Badenhorst and Frisch’s personal relationship ended in 2006, but they remained business partners until Frisch’s death.

    Both the co-founders of the iconic chat site are now dead.

    Frisch died after falling from a building balcony in 2007. The coroner recorded a verdict of misadventure at his inquest. A pathologist, Dr Peter Wilkins, said ketamine was found in Mr Frisch’s blood and liver.

    In 2007, Badenhorst was named in the Independent‘s now-defunct Pink List as the fourth most influential LGBT+ person in the UK.

    Editorial Analysis of Gaydar

    Founded in Cape Town, South Africa, Gaydar was revolutionary for the gay dating scene of 1999. Almost overnight it changed the way gay and bisexual men could meet and hang out online. No longer would guys have to go to gay bars and clubs to meet with other gay guys. They could do it from their homes. It was almost a decade before Grindr and other dating apps would venture onto the scene and again change the hookup rules.

    In its heydey, Gaydar had millions of accounts and would have tens of thousands of men on at any one time. It also had Gaydar Radio and two physical bar/cafe locations in central London. Both bars in London were closed in 2013 and Gaydar Radio was disbanded and all licenses were handed over to Gaydio. Although it is still popular in South Africa, the UK and Ireland Gaydar’s standing around the world has diminished.

    Gaydar was sold in May 2013 to Charlie Parsons, who created the Channel 4 show, The Big Breakfast.

    If you are affected by the reports in this article and need someone to talk to please call the Samaritans on 0845 790 9090

  • Police launch murder investigation after gay rights advocate killed in his home

    Police in London have launched a murder investigation after a prominent gay-rights advocate was killed earlier this week.

    Julian Aubrey, who was fifty-five, was pronounced dead at his home in west London, when emergency services attended a call out. They found a man with stab injuries. Police say the attack on him was violent and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

    Two men – [A] aged 48 and [B] aged 56 – were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder; both remain in custody at a west London police station. A third man [C] was arrested yesterday and was been taken to a north London police station for questioning.

    Officers were called at approximately 13:45hrs on Monday, 30 October to reports of a man found suffering stab injuries at a residential address at Shaftesbury Place on Warwick Road, W14.

    A post-mortem examination took place at St Georges Hospital Mortuary on Tuesday, 31 October and gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds.

    Julian previously worked with London’s Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea LGBT liaison group, he was also a counsellor with victims of sexual abuse.

    DCI Luke Marks, said, “I am appealing for anyone who was recently in the area of Shaftesbury Place and who may have heard a disturbance coming from one of the flats to contact us.

    “I would also like to hear from anyone who may know why Julian was targeted in his own home in such a violent way.

    “Any piece of information, however small, may prove vital to my investigation.”

    Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0200 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

  • Realty star Mychael Knight dies, 39

    Reality TV star, Mychael Knight has died unexpectedly at the age of 39.

    Mychael, who most notably came fourth in the third series of Project Runway in 2005, has died at the age of 39. He also starred in an All-Star version of the show in 2010.

    TMZ reports that Knight died shortly after checking into a hospital in Georgia. He was apparently being treated for intestinal issues and died around 7:30 AM on Tuesday morning.

    His family has since posted a statement, reading: “We are still processing the untimely death of our son, brother, friend, and uncle.

    After his appearance in the show, he went on to have a successful career in fashion and created T-shirts for Starbucks, created male and female underwear,  as well as launched various fragrances.

    The cause of his death has not been revealed, but earlier in the year, writing on Facebook, the Runway star wrote: “this year has really taken a toll on my health… badly.” Before revealing that he had IBS which meant that he wasn’t able to digest nutrients properly.

     

     

  • Victim of Las Vegas shooting was shot in front of his boyfriend

    A man, who attended the Las Vegas country music concert with his boyfriend, has been confirmed as one of the people killed in America’s deadliest shootings.

    Cameron Robison (right) was killed in the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday. His boyfriend, Bobby (left) was injured during the massacre.

    28-year-old Cameron Robinson was killed, when shooter, Stephen Paddock opened fire on thousands of concertgoers in Las Vegas, from his room on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, on Sunday. Cameron was attending the concert with his boyfriend, Bobby Eardley.

    The Las Vegas Journal reports that he was shot fatally through the neck. His sister, Meghan Ervin said that the couple were together at the music festival.

    The attack, which has claimed the lives of at least 59 people, and injuring over 500 people, is the deadliest mass shooting in America, overtaking the Pulse Massacre in 2016.

    His boyfriend, Bobby, was injured during the sustained gun attack and was reportedly hit by shrapnel as he fled the massacre.

    Cameron worked in Las Vegas as a legal records specialist but was a resident of Utah.

    A tribute to Cameron said that he was “an amazing friend, son, brother, uncle, cousin, coworker and boyfriend” and was “full of life and love and so much passion”.

    Bobby and Cameron together in happier times. Cameron was shot through the neck and died from his injuries. Bobby sustained a lower back injury from shrapnel according to reports.

    A Funding page has been set up to help cover the costs of his funeral and Bobby’s medical expenses. The fund was asking for $15,000, but as it stands, over $17,000 has been donated.

    A statement on the page describes Cameron as someone who

    “…loved to cook, entertain, run marathons, travel, go camping, boating, and the outdoors in general and above all surround himself with those he loved and others. He is an amazing example to all and brought so much light to those he came in contact with. He accomplished so much in such a short time and touched the lives of so many. Between his love to cook and amazing dance moves there was always good times. He was such a caring, giving and loving man. Cameron, you will be greatly missed. We love you so much!

     

  • Edith Windsor, gay marriage activist dies, 88

    Edith Windsor, who helped end the ban on same-sex marriage has died at the age of 88.

    Ms Windsor’s lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, announced that the same-sex marriage activist had died at the age of 88, in New York, USA. The cause of her death was not given, but Ms Windsor had been struggling with a heart condition for years.

    Commenting on her death President Obama said that she was a “quiet” hero for the equality cause. He said, “Few were as small in stature as Edie Windsor — and few made as big a difference to America.”

    Ms Windsor was 81 when she brought a lawsuit (United States V. Windsor) which would end up being the turning point for LGBT rights in America. In 2009, after the death of her first wife, Thea Spyer, to whom she was married to in Canada, Ms Windsor was prevented from getting a marital deduction on Spyer’s estate, because their marriage was not legal in the US.

    Ms Windsor was successful, with justices ruling 5-4 in June 2013. The law (the Defense of Marriage Act DOMA) was deemed unconstitutional and the stepping stones for same-sex marriage were in place. Same-sex marriage became legal in every state the US in 2015.

    Ms Windsor remarried in 2016 to Judith Kasen, in New York City Hall.

    Edith Windsor became a legend because of her tireless activism. Her legal action in United States V. Windsor was instrumental in bringing down DOMA and ensuring that same-sex marriage would be legal across every state in the US.

    Edith Windsor appeared at Washington DC pride in 2017 as the Parade’s Grand Marshall. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and worked for IBM from 1958. In May 1968, she attained the title designating the highest level technical position at IBM, Senior Systems Programmer. In 1975 she left the company and with her severance pay she began to focus on her activism.

     

     

     

  • Adult star Tyler Sky passes away at just 26

    An adult star, who appeared in gay p0rn has died at the age of 26.

    A prolific porn star, Tyler Sky, has died at the age of 26 after suffering a cardiac arrest from which he did not recover. He had worked with the Next Door Studios, FraternityX, Guys in Sweatpants studios.

    He was discovered in New York – and he left behind a wife and two children. There are reports that his family cannot afford the funeral costs for Tyler and a Funding page has been launched.

    https://twitter.com/TylerSkyXXX/status/605177916767371264

    The page has surpassed its $4000 goal.

    The description on the page reads,

    HUNTER WAS ERICS, SON, AS SHOWN IN PICTURE HE WAS UP IN NEW YORK AND FOUND, IN CARDIAC ARREST SUNDAY MORNING 8/27 /2017 HE DID NOT RECOVER, THIS FAMILY NEEDS ALL THE HELP THEY CAN GET FOR HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE OF GETTING HIM CREMATED, ANY HELP IS ACCEPTED AND WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.WITH GODS HELP AND YOURS WE CAN HELP MY BROTHER AND HIS WIFE THROUGH THIS CRISIS THEY TRULY LOVED THIER KIDS.PLEASE HELP.I WILL BE IN CHARGE OF GETTING THEM THESE FUNDS AS I HAVE BEEN THROUGH THESE SITUATIONS BEFORE WITH OUR FATHERS DEATH 3 YEARS AGO.

    Whilst being once prolific the actor had not updated his profile on Twitter in over a year.

     

     

     

  • Journalist Dean Eastmond passes away aged just 21

    Dean Eastmond, who created the HISKIND magazine has passed away aged just 21.

    Dean, who had become a bit of a social media legend because of his epic and brave battle against cancer, has sadly passed away at the age of 21. He had been sharing his journey on Twitter – receiving hundreds of messages of support from fans and celebs alike.

    Dean was diagnosed with cancer last year at the age of 20 when he was studying at University. He had been suffering from Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone and soft tissue cancer. Twelve months on and his valiant efforts to keep upbeat during his many treatments made him a social star.

    During his treatment, Dean created the HISKIND magazine, to bring attention to the stigma and discrimination that many LGBT+ people face when diagnosed with cancer.

    In July, Dean, got the surprise of his life when a video message was broadcast in front of thousands in Trafalgar Square at Pride In London.

    Speaking about discovering he was living with cancer he wrote for the Guardian,

    “In mid-Jun, I was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma – a rare soft tissue cancer growing off my ninth rib. I first noticed a problem after my housemates and I decided to have a party to celebrate making it through our first term of uni. The morning afterwards, I felt an excruciating pain in my side. I took a couple of paracetamol and shrugged it off as a drunken bump from the night before, but when I noticed a prominent protrusion of a rib a few months later, I knew something was clearly not right. Within a few weeks, my life went from normal to a series of scans, tests and biopsies, leading to a swift diagnosis”.

    The news of his death has shocked many in the LGBT+ community, with stars and fans of Dean’s work, paying tribute to the writer.