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Obituaries

Gay fetish artist Rex has died—see some of his iconic work

This contemporary of Tom of Finland was as reclusive as he was sex-positive.

'Sex and the City,' 'White Collar' Stars Pay Tribute to Willie Garson

The late actor, known for playing Carrie Bradshaw's gay bestie in SATC, was loved by many in the industry.

Tom Ford's Husband & Fashion Editor Richard Buckley Has Passed Away

The renowned style writer was with the fashion icon for over 35 years.  

Helix Studios' Performer Alex Riley Has Reportedly Died at 22

The news first began to surface on social media Wednesday night.

Ballroom Legend Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga Reportedly Killed at 42

The activist is being remembered by the community for how loving she was as well as her fight for equality and for victims of abuse.

Ballroom Legend Boogie Revlon Makaveli Reportedly Killed at 36

The performer helped to shape the realness with a twist category.

Robina Asti, Trans World War II Pilot and Noted Activist, Dies at 99

The 2020 Out 100 honoree passed away peacefully in her sleep, leaving behind a legacy that changed how the Social Security Administration handles trans spouses.

Ballroom Beatz Creator, Icon DJ Vjuan Allure Has Reportedly Died

The RuPaul collaborator is responsible for much of the sound of ballroom today.

SOPHIE, Boundary-Breaking Trans Pioneer, Has Died at Age 34

The electronic music pioneer had a fatal accident Saturday morning.

Monica Roberts, TransGriot Creator and Pioneer in Trans News, Has Died

According to posts the journalist, who has been at the forefront of reporting on trans issues, has passed.

'Drag Race's Chi Chi DeVayne Has Reportedly Died

The performer was in the hospital being treated for pneumonia.

'Hey Qween's Lady Red Couture, LA Drag Icon, Has Died

Tributes have poured in from across the community.

'Batman' Director Joel Schumacher Has Died at 80

He worked on The Lost Boys, The Phantom of the Opera, The Wiz, A Time to Kill, The Client, and the original 1976 Sparkle

Tyrone Proctor, 'Soul Train' Waacking Dance Pioneer, Has Died

The dancer gained fame as one of the originals on Don Cornelius’s classic Soul Train.

Larry Kramer, Pivotal AIDS Activist, Has Died

He was a Tony Award-winning writer and helped to shift the national health policy on the AIDS crisis.

Little Richard, Father of Rock and Roll, Has Died at 87

He was an innovator and had a troubled relationship with his sexuality.

Lesbian Icon, Phyllis Lyon, Has Died at 95

Fewer people contributed more to the fight for LGBTQ+  people and women more than Lyon and her longtime partner, Del Martin.

Nashom Wooden, Former Drag Star Mona Foot, Has Died

Wooden was a legend in the community who learned how to do makeup from RuPaul but left drag years ago.

'So You Think You Can Dance's Danny Tidwell Has Died

His brother Travis Wall announced the news on Instagram.