Pioneer lesbian rights activist Del Martin died today at 87 years old.  As well as being one of the founding members of the Daughters of Bilitis, the nation’s first lesbian rights group, in 1955, Martin (pictured on the right) married her lifelong partner, Phyllis Lyon (also in the Daughters of Bilitis), in June when California legalized gay marriage. 

As sad as Martin’s death is, it’s awesome that she was able to see gay marriage legalized and marry Lyon before she died.  

Del martin played a huge part in LGBT history and her contributions to the community will be felt by all LGBT generations to come.

 (via AP)

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