Obituaries Archives - Star Observer

Qtopia Founder & Long-Time HIV Activist David Polson Has Passed Away

Chloe Sargeant — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:06:11 +0000

Star Observer is heartbroken to report that David “Polly” Polson AM, veteran LGBTQIA+ rights and HIV activist and founder of Qtopia Sydney, has passed away. The news of Polson’s passing ...

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Long-time LGBT Activist & 78er Robert Fawkes Has Passed Away

Chloe Sargeant — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:55:22 +0000

Robert Fawkes, a 78er, stalwart activist of many decades, and pillar of both the LGBTQI+ and sex work communities has sadly passed away. The beloved LGBTQI+ activist and advocate passed ...

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Shannen Doherty Has Died At Age 53

Chloe Sargeant — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:11:14 +0000

Shannen Doherty, star of Charmed and Beverly Hills 90210, has passed away at age 53 after a battle with cancer. Doherty’s long-time publicist Leslie Sloane confirmed Doherty’s passing in an ...

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Vale Lance Leopard

Dominic O'Grady — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:15:15 +0000

Marcus Pierce – known to the community as Lance Leopard – tragically passed away in Brisbane last week, along with his mother Carmel. Lance was a well-known member of Sydney’s ...

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