LGBTQ Lives

Gibson was the current poet laureate of Colorado.

White tapped into his own experiences for his more than 30 influential books.

He played John Redcorn in “King of the Hill” and Chief Ken Hotate in “Parks and Recreation.”

Sobule was also known for the single “Supermodel” from the soundtrack to “Clueless.”

He helped make miniseries popular thanks to his work in “The Thorn Birds.”

The Vivienne launched a career in music and made dozens of appearances on TV.

She was a beloved icon of the 1960s Black Arts Movement.

Baker helped establish National HIV Testing Day, taking place annually on June 27.

Java fought with the city of Los Angeles over its laws outlawing cross-dressing.

Allison wrote about her sexual abuse, class struggles and being queer in the South.