Pioneering lesbian, Del Martin, dies at 87 [video]
”Ever since I met Del 55 years ago, I could never imagine a day would come when she wouldn’t be by my side I am so lucky to have known her, loved her and been her partner in all things. I also never imagined there would be a day that we would actually be able to get married… I am devastated, but I take some solace in knowing we were able to enjoy the ultimate rite of love and commitment before she passed.”
Phyllis Lyon in a statement about the death of her wife, Del Martin, who passed away in San Francisco at the age of 87. The two lesbian rights pioneers were twice married by they city’s mayor, Gavin Newsom, but only recently was it legally recognized. The couple founded the first lesbian rights organization and published the first lesbian newsletter.(San Francisco Chronicle)
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