A longtime advocate for the community has passed away. The individual was 79 years old when they died from liver cancer. This person played a significant role in local activism and was known for their generosity.
They were part of a large family and moved to Brooklyn at a young age. Their early life experiences would later shape their work as an advocate. Further details about this person's life and legacy are available from the Washington Blade.
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