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Gilbert Baker
American artist and gay rights activist (1951–2017).
Born June 2nd, 1951 in Chanute. [ref]
Died March 31st, 2017 at 65 years old in New York City (coronary artery disease). [ref]
Occupations
LGBTQ rights activist, artist, designer
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