Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe Tony Award-winning star of The Producers Gary Beach has died aged 70. He originated the role of the cross-dressing director Roger De Bris. in Mel Brook’s mega Broadway hit, and went on to don his lavish frocks to reprise the role in the movie adaptation. The out-gay actor’s outrageous performance won him legions of … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterPhoto by Jurek Wajdowicz REPRINTED FROM THE ADVOCATE BY TRUDY RING MAY 14 2022 5:32 PM EDT Longtime activist Urvashi Vaid, a leader of many LGBTQ+ and other social justice organizations, has died at age 63. Vaid died Saturday at her home in New York City, according to the National LGBTQ Task Force. Vaid was executive … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterVeteran British actor and two-time Academy Award nominee Sir John Hurt died today aged 77 years. His very illustrious career that spanned some six decades contained some memorable performances in movies such as The Elephant Man, Alien, Midnight Express Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Harry Potter. His most recent appearance was as The Priest in Jackie, and he has also just … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterVery sad news today about the untimely death of Virgil Abloh the talented fashion genius who was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton Menswear. He was just 41 years old. Abloh who is credited with coining the phrase #CraigMode in early 2019, was also CEO of Off-White the fashion house he founded in 2012. … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe veteran French actor Michel Galabru, winner of a Cesar Award (French Oscars) has died aged 93 years old. Despite his many heavyweight serious roles he will always be fondly remembered for play the ultra-conservative politician Simon Charrier in the classic gay movie “La Cages Aux Folles”. When forced to don drag to avoid the … Continue reading