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Neil Patrick Harris says threat of a looming "scandal" forced him to publicly come out
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The actor, now 53, made the announcement in 2006 at the age of 33.
In the local area, a recent interview has shed light on Neil Patrick Harris's decision to publicly come out as gay. The actor, now 53, made the announcement in 2006 at the age of 33. He had been dating his husband David Burtka before landing a role on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother.
Details about the interview are available from the source, including Harris's comments on the circumstances surrounding his public announcement. It is known that he made the decision in anticipation of potentially being outed by online blogs. Further information about the interview and Harris's experiences can be found through local LGBTQ + news sources, such as LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: rights Published: August 13, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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