Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe actor/dancer Sammy Williams who created the of Paul in Michael Bennett’s cult classic musical A Chorus Line for which he won both a Tony, a Drama Desk and an Obie Best Actor award, has died aged 69. Williams’ monologue chronicling “Paul’s” difficult teen years as a young gay man was completely breathtaking. He stood … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe legendary 6′ 6″ aristocratic Haute Couture designer HUBERT de GIVENCHY has died at aged 91 at the Renaissance chateau near Paris, where he and his husband designer PHILIPPE VENET had lived for decades. Givenchy was the last of the old school of a small clique of talented groundbreaking designers that made Paris the fashion … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe British born veteran character actor JOHN MAHONEY has died aged 77. Best known in mainstream entertainment as the dad in the sitcom “Frasier” for all of its 11 seasons, portraying an ex-police officer often disturbed by the gentleness of his younger son Niles played by David Hyde Pierce. Although he never came out publicly as gay, he … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterBob Smith one of the most admired and well-liked gay comedians has died after battling ALS for years. He became the first openly gay comic to host his own HBO half-hour comedy special and to appear on “The Tonight Show,” both in 1994′ The beauty of Smith’s performing and writing is that in his comedy gay men were … Continue reading
Author queerguruPosted on Categories queermatterThe handsome heartthrob singer Johnny Hallyday, often referred to as the French Elvis because he was the first one who sang rock’n’roll in French, has died at the age of 74. Hallyday had 18 platinum albums, and sold more than 110 million records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists of all time. He … Continue reading
