Iconic American gay mag The Advocate has unveiled a list of 100 gay and lesbian heroes (and heroines) of the last 40 years, which is how long they been on the go!
Among a list that includes the first out police officer in LA and a man who had the sodomy laws struck down stand two British legends, both knights of the realm.
Sir Elton John and Sir Ian McKellen are on the 100 list, which The Advocate want people to vote on so they can whittle it down to 40 - one for each year, you see.
Other people you might want to vote for are Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen Degeneres, Gianni Versace, Andy Warhol, Armistead Maupin, Greg Louganis and the lovely Martina Navratilova.
Vote here for your heroes! (And heroines!)
The Advocate explained what they are looking for:
"What do we mean when we say "greatest gay hero" of the past 40 years? First, the person must be entirely out. Second, it's not enough to be supremely talented or superbly competent--that person must have done something significant to improve our LGBT lives.
If we've missed someone you'd like to nominate, go ahead and write them in under "OTHER." This is not a scientific poll, but a snapshot that reflects the awareness of our readers and editors at this pivotal moment in history."
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