Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86
Summary
Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay members of the U.S. Congress, died at the age of 86. He served as a representative from southern Massachusetts for over 30 years and was known for supporting LGBT rights and financial regulation reforms.Key Facts
- Barney Frank died at 86 years old.
- He represented southern Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives for more than three decades.
- Frank was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
- He was the first member of Congress to enter into a same-sex marriage.
- He helped reform financial rules after the 2008 financial crisis.
- Before his death, he was living in hospice care at his home in Maine since April.
- His sister described him as a wonderful brother.
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