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Life
Iconic actor Ian McKellen revealed the heartbreaking reason he never came out to his dad
The actor has said that his life as a closeted gay man growing up in England during the 1940s and ’50s was “a terrible oppression.”
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Life
Out actor Ian McKellen among the first to get the COVID vaccine
“Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations.”
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LGBTQ Prime
Sir Ian McKellen’s Pride in Ageing program is a model for how to help LGBTQ seniors
The program launched a year ago by the gay cultural icon shows how to fight the discrimination and isolation seniors can face.
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News (World)
Ian McKellen discusses drug use, coming out and surviving the HIV epidemic in a candid chat
The 79-year-old gay actor spilled tea about antigay politicians, chemsex and other hot topics.
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News (World)
Jude Law says upcoming ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films will be gayer
Fans were disappointed that Dumbledore isn’t “explicitly” gay in the latest movie. But the actor portraying him says they need to wait a bit longer.
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News (World)
Ian McKellen on youth & labels: ‘Fluidity is the future’
He also offers his take on the allegations of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey.
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News (World)
Ian McKellen: ‘I’ve never met a gay person who regretted coming out’
It’s been 30 years since the actor came out publicly.
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News (World)
Sir Ian McKellen hopes he is remembered more for his activism than his acting
The actor, who came out in 1988, is likely to be remembered fondly for both.
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News (World)
Ian McKellen joins protest against Chechen anti-gay violence
The actor said the “principle” that people should be able to live freely transcends international borders.
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LGBTQ Pride
Video: Ian McKellen reciting Harvey Milk’s famous speech will make you proud to be gay
He’s here to recruit you.