Joyce Brothers: The Evolution of an LGBT Ally
May 13 2013 8:06 PM ET

Joyce Brothers: The Evolution of an LGBT Ally

Trudy Ring

The well-known psychologist went from advising 'ex-gay' therapy to being unequivocally supportive of LGBT people.

Film Critic, LGBT Supporter Roger Ebert Dies
April 04 2013 4:11 PM ET

Film Critic, LGBT Supporter Roger Ebert Dies

Trudy Ring

Ebert wrote political commentary as well as movie reviews, and in a recent column on his Catholicism, he expressed disagreement with the church's antigay stance.

Richard Griffiths, Star of 'Withnail & I' and 'History Boys,' Dies at 65
March 29 2013 6:17 PM ET

Richard Griffiths, Star of Withnail & I and History Boys, Dies at 65

Trudy Ring

Well known for portraying Harry Potter's obnoxious uncle, Griffiths also played noteworthy gay roles.

March 07 2013 3:37 PM ET

Entertainer Rudy de la Mor Dead at 73

Bonnie Franklin, Actress and Ally, Dies at 69
March 01 2013 6:33 PM ET

Bonnie Franklin, Actress and Ally, Dies at 69

Trudy Ring

The actress, who played a feminist character in One Day at a Time, was one in real life, and also an LGBT rights supporter.

WATCH: Remembering Gay Pianist Van Cliburn
February 28 2013 4:51 PM ET

WATCH: Remembering Gay Pianist Van Cliburn

Sunnivie Brydum

The American-born pianist became a beacon for positive U.S.-Soviet relations when he won first place at a Soviet Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow in 1958.

Sexual Freedom Activist Dan Massey Dead at 70
January 28 2013 7:08 PM ET

Longtime Sexual Freedom Activist Dies at 70

Nick Pachelli

A sexual freedom leader passes away.

Lesbian Author-Scholar Julia Penelope Dead at 71
January 24 2013 4:25 PM ET

Lesbian Author-Scholar Julia Penelope Dead at 71

Trudy Ring

Prolific author Penelope, a feminist and separatist, was also active in the Green Party and once ran for Congress on the Green ticket.

NLGJA President Michael Triplett Dead at 48
January 17 2013 9:01 PM ET

NLGJA President Michael Triplett Dead at 48

Trudy Ring

Triplett, who had been president just a few months but had long been involved with the group, died today after a struggle with cancer.

Dear Abby, Gay-Friendly Advice Columnist, Dead at 94
January 17 2013 7:29 PM ET

Dear Abby, Gay-Friendly Advice Columnist, Dead at 94

Trudy Ring

Pauline Phillips, who wrote the Dear Abby column for many years, often advocated for acceptance of LGBT people.

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