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Sylvia Rivera
American gay liberation activist, transgender rights activist, and community worker (1951–2002).
Born July 2nd, 1951 in New York City. [ref]
Died February 19th, 2002 at 50 years old in New York City (liver cancer).
Occupations
LGBTQ rights activist, women's rights activist
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