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Lesbian Activist Who Fought for Marriage Rights Dies

Wednesday, 27 August 2008 19:50

Lesbian Activist Who Fought
for Marriage Rights Dies

Lesbian activist Del Martin, at the forefront of the battle for same-sex marriage in California, died Wednesday in San Francisco. She was 87.

Martin's partner of 55 years, Phyllis Lyon, was by her side at the UCSF hospice, the National Center for Lesbian Rights said.

Martin and Lyon, 84, tied the knot June 16 in a ceremony officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom.

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AScottieC - Loss of a Pioneer

Registered | 2008-08-27 22:53:11

We have lost the greatest Pioneer of the G&L community. This is truely the end of an honorable era, but thanks to her and Phillyis we can now begin another era of happily married gays and lesbians. Del you will be in our hearts forever; Phillyis your loss is the loss of gay and lesbian community all over the world. God keep you and your wife.
With all the love, respect and thanks we can give.
Scott
Dallas, Texas

AScottieC - The loss of a Pioneer

Registered | 2008-08-27 22:54:02

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