In memory of the LGBT icons and allies who have died in 2017
January
10th January
John Travis, Porn Director.
13th January
Larry Steinbachek keyboardist from Bronski Beat
23rd January
Gorden Kaye, star of ‘Allo ‘Allo
March
7th March
Tommy Page, chart-topping singer
12th March
Joni Sledge, One of Sister Sledge sisters.
The creator of the iconic LGBT rainbow flag, Gilbert Baker dies aged 65.
May
24th May
Martyn Hett and John Atkinson were both killed in a terrorist attack at a pop concert in Manchester
June
4th June
Fashion designer David Delfin dies after a battle with brain cancer.
1oth June
Reality TV star Danny Dias, who starred in an MTV show died. He was found in his New York home. He was ‘unconscious and unresponsive’.
14th June
One of the founding presenters on Gaydio, Simon “Nicksy” Nick died aged 44.
25th June
Famous London-based drag Queen, Vanilla Lush died after a battle with cancer.
