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Heavy metal icon and gay rights supporter Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76

The Black Sabbath singer gave money to gay causes and was outspoken in his support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Was New York Man's Death an Antigay Hate Crime?

Conflicting reports are emerging about the death of Michael Jones of Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Trans Drag Performer Shot to Death in New Orleans

Chyna Doll Dupree is the fifth reported trans homicide victim of 2017.

Gay Bar Deaths in New York City Ruled as Homicides

New York’s chief medical examiner’s office said that two gay men were killed by “drug-facilitated theft.”

Fox News Host Mocks Ledger's Death

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is urging people to protest homophobic comments made by a far-right pundit concerning Heath Ledger and his character in Brokeback Mountain.

No Charges Against Police, Paramedics in Texas Trans Woman's Death

DeeDee Hall, 47, died last year after what her family calls callous treatment by first responders.

Author Akwaeke Emezi Gives Readers a New, Queer Look at Death

"I like to talk about death a lot," says the author of The Death of Vivek Oji. 

Suspect Arrested in Beating Death of Trans Man in New York City

Kenneth Bostick died nine days after he was found unconscious on a Manhattan sidewalk.

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Gay Philadelphia Journalist, Josh Kruger, Shot to Death in His Home

Kruger had written for The Advocate, Plus, and several Philadelphia publications.

Ed Buck, Accused of Drugging Men to Death, Hit With 4 New Felonies

Buck (pictured, center) will face a jury that can send him to prison for the rest of his life.

X likely profited from promoted post calling for LGBTQ+ death penalty

X reportedly received between $10 and $2,500 to promote a post calling for LGBTQ+ people to receive the death penalty.

Op-ed: When Your Boss Stones People to Death, Find a New Gig

The head of the Sultan of Brunei's hotel company places money above human decency. It's an anti-lesson for all of us.

UPDATE: Josh Seiter Is Alive, Says Report of His Death Came From a Hacker

The bisexual former Bachelorette contestant said he and his team are investigating how this happened.

Peter Thiel Linked to Model Who Recently Fell to His Death in Miami: Report

Jeff Thomas spoke with a news publication before his recent death and admitted to being the beneficiary of a financial relationship with the gay Republican billionaire.

An Owasso High School graduate is exposing anti-LGBTQ+ bullying after Nex Benedict's death

In the wake of transgender Indigenous teen Nex Benedict's death, a graduate of Owasso High School is accusing the administration of failing to prevent bullying.

Nex Benedict's death spurs student walkout at his Oklahoma high school over anti-LGBTQ+ bullying

While the protest aimed to shed a light on bullying against LGBTQ+ students, organizers also set out to let queer youth know they're not alone.

Ed Buck Waited 15 Minutes to Call 911 After Second Man Overdosed

A new autopsy report has new details about the death of Timothy Dean.

Wendy Rieger, Beloved NBC Anchor and LGBTQ+ Champion, Has Died

Tributes poured in on social media after news of her death was announced

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Some gays and lesbians greeted the news of Jerry Falwell's death with guffaws and cheers.

Texas Residents Protest Church That Calls for Executing LGBTQ+ People

The church has been in the news after advocating the death penalty for LGBTQ+ folks practicing the "sodomite deception."

Brayla Stone, 17-Year-Old Transgender Girl, Found Dead in Arkansas

Police ruled her death a homicide as local news outlets refuse to use her real name.