8.27.2008

Del Martin, 1921-2008



Lesbian rights activist Del Martin, who co-founded the Daughters of Bilitis with Phyllis Lyon and finally got to marry Phyllis (after 55 years together) this past June in San Francisco, passed away this morning. She was 87.

Associated Press article

2 comments:

Collin Kelley said...

She will be missed. What a legacy to leave behind.

Unknown said...

Wow...I'm really glad she got to be part of one more milestone though...