Gilbert Baker (artist)
American artist and gay rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gilbert Baker (June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017) was an openly gay American artist and civil rights activist. He designed the rainbow flag in 1978. Baker's flag became widely known with LGBT rights causes, a symbol of pride that became extremely used and well referenced in the decades since its debut.
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Gilbert Baker | |
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Born | (1951-06-02)June 2, 1951 |
Died | March 31, 2017(2017-03-31) (aged 65) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Occupation | gay rights activist |
Known for | Designing the rainbow flag |
Website | gilbertbaker |
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Baker died on March 31, 2017 in his sleep at his home in New York City at the age of 65.[1] He suffered a stroke a few years before his death and was suffering from stroke-complications at the time of his death.[1]