Del Martin Has Passed Away
Lesbian activist, Del Martin (right), passed on to the big Home Depot in the sky this morning in San Francisco. She was 87.
Del captured a little piece of my coal heart when she married her partner of 55 years, Phyllis Lyon, on June 17th. They were the first gay couple married in San Francisco.
Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, told SFGate that Del checked into a San Francisco hospital two weeks after a broken arm messed with her existing health problems. Kate also said that Phyllis was by her side during her last moments.
Del and Phyllis were a major part of the early movement for gay and lesbian rights. They founded the first lesbian organization, Daughters of Bilitis, in 1955. Del was also the founded member of several other organizations.
Rest in peace, Del Martin. Thank you for your courage and all the work you've done. Sorry. I hate getting sappy. I'll go eat a Twinkie now.
Thanks Momus
RIP Del, I think my siggie says it all.
I would love to read a biography of your life and struggles.
God speed sweet woman.
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Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today...
I'm glad she got her last wish!! I hope those crazy christians don't start their shit about her death so soon after!!! You all know how fucked up they are!!!!
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Today Im going to The Bridge to let my gratitude for Del and Phyllis blow into the Bay winds.
Thank you, Del and Phyllis, for showing all of America, not just here in the Bay Area, that it is all about LOVE and RESPECT; about gaining the SAME rights, not "special rights".
My heart goes out to you, Phyllis. Del is smiling on you always.
"Sono le feci dal Signore" - D. Galas
I am glad she got to marry her love. RIP
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She got to fulfill her dream before she died, and in doing so she pioneered the way for others.
God bless and God's speed.
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It's very touching that they got to share this moment before she passed.
That's true love.
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:( sadness...
rest in peace Del, sending prayers for her and the loved ones that she left...
Go lightly, Del - at least you were legally married for a few weeks. You were an inspiration to human beings everywhere. I hope you're holding Jesus's hand right this minute, tell tales about all the intolerant asshats spreading hate in his name down here on earth. You were a brave person who lived her life honestly. RIP.
Shit i wish i could find someone i'd want to spend the rest of my life with. 55 years? enough love and respect to them both. RIP!
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lizzieb on August 16, 2008 - 9:05am.
The sad thing is that Madge would look good for 50 if she stopped trying to look 35. And ate a few pies, drank a few pints and had a laugh. I don't know why we get so upset about aging when the al
Sadness. :(
RIP and I'm glad you finally got to marry your partner. :)
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RIP, I'm so glad she got to marry the one she loved!
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Hey I ain't trippin cuz the truth is really,
you don't know me- T.I.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Poor sweet Del. The irony and terror of the cosmos. I'm glad she was able to marry when she did. She will not be forgotten. Best wishes to Phyllis and their respective families.
God Bless and Rest in peace.
I was a fool to ever leave you
You were a fool to let me go
RIP Del...They seemed very in love....
Personally I think marriage is a load of horseshit...I know I'll never do that fuckery again, it's a piece of paper is basically meaningless....yeah I'm bitter and cynical...(FUCK MY NUMBNUTS EX AND HIS CUNTY MISTRESS) Actually maybe the law should be changed so that ONLY gays and lesbians can get married. These two seem to know the meaning of the word committment, more than most of the breeders out there...
Del, thank you for everything you did for equal rights. Thank you for demonstrating true and solid love. God has welcomed you home, where you'll be able to welcome Phyllis when she's called.
To quote our friend Bradiful, "RIP Del, YOU DID IT GIRL!"
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"You don't remember the motorcycle gang? Doing the striptease in front of them at the bar? The iguana? Good God, man. Tell me you remember the iguana!"
When I heard this story earlier this year, it made me want to cry. I can't imagine having the person you love by your side for 55 YEARS and being unable to marry them. I am so glad they were able to get married before this happened. Michel K, your heart is not as cold as you pretend it is.
I knew Phyllis and Del in the mid 80's. I used to work at a Racquetball club and they were members. Both were very active and had tons of energy. Del will be waiting for Phyllis at the Raquetball Court up in the sky . . .
Big Home Depot in the sky hahahahahahahaha.
~*Head Bitch*~
Submitted by Marilyn v2.0 on August 27, 2008 - 6:26pm.
Here is a lovely picture of Del and Phyllis dating back to the '50s, if anyone's interested.
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Interested....that photo shows the kind of love that makes me sit back and say "Ahhhhh"; they rank up there with Newman/Woodward. The kind of love that is timeless and endless.
Submitted by Zeenie on August 27, 2008 - 7:48pm.
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I could not have said that any better, thanks for conveying my thoughts.
Del was a class act. She and Phyllis gave so much hope and inspiration to all of the gays and lesbians out there, including myself, who want the same rights afforded our straight brothers and sisters.
Let's hold a good thought for her, and for Phyllis.
Submitted by kmoldonado on August 27, 2008 - 4:08pm.
You fucking, insenstive, stupid spammer. The woman is DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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I didn’t say that it was your fault – I said that I was going to blame you.
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Damn. You know you accomplished something when a cranky bitch like MK has a serious moment over your passing.
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"There's a little bit of asshole in every nice guy, and there's a little bit of genius in every moron." - RDJ
God bless her! She was able to legally marry before she died.
RIP Hun.
I remember seeing these two sweethearts in a doc on PBS a few years ago and wow were they before their time!
There is a special place in heaven for Del.
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Who was that guy last night,he left the seat up damn!
i'm so happy she was able to officially and legally affirm her committment to her wife! YAY! so it took 55 fucking years...she went off knowing she was MARRIED to the woman she loved. it's sad but it does make me so very happy. RIP Del. you go, girl!
Thank you, all.
I have to say, even though I am a straight woman, I completely admire the determination of these two women to fight to change their world. When it is all said and done, isn't that what we all want - equality?
Sending the link to MK now. Thanks for the idea.
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Renny: The dawlin' from N'awlins.
Team Renny!
Submitted by Marilyn v2.0 on August 27, 2008 - 3:26pm.
Here is a lovely picture of Del and Phyllis dating back to the '50s, if anyone's interested.
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Did you send it to MK? Maybe he'll add it to the article. It's such lovely photo. Thanks.
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I didn’t say that it was your fault – I said that I was going to blame you.
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Submitted by Marilyn v2.0 on August 27, 2008 - 5:26pm.
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That picture was fabulous! They looked as happy together then as they do in the pic above.
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"You're a tool. And do you know why? It's because you're a ginge, Fintan. A dirty, freckly ginge."
Marilyn v2.0,
Thank you for posting that picture. They braved the hatred and became stronger people for it. In our country we have many unsung heros who fight for equality in all aspects of life. After 55 years together, I am glad they got to be offically married before Del's passing...
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Tell me with the rapture and the
reverent in the right - right. You vitriolic, patriotic, slam, fight, brightlight, feeling pretty psyched.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
It brings a tear to me eye. RIP, what a pillar of strength that woman was.
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Is this world just a dream that these butterflies are showing me?
She lived to see her dreams come true.
RIP Del, YOU DID IT GIRL!
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Madolyn: What do you expect coming in here?
Billy Costigan: I have to come here.
Madolyn: I know you have to come here, but now that you're here, what do you want?
Billy Costigan: You want the truth? Valium.
Submitted by Marilyn v2.0 on August 27, 2008 - 5:26pm
Phyllis looks pretty much the same; Del looks much cuter as a little old lady IMO.
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"Someday we'll all be gone but lullabies go on and on...they never die, that's how you and I will be..." -Billy Joel
Here is a lovely picture of Del and Phyllis dating back to the '50s, if anyone's interested.
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Renny: The dawlin' from N'awlins.
Team Renny!
You know what Yall, I love how we go back and forth with our banter. Even though we work each other's nerve, I know people are thinking with a serious thought to come back with on the comment section. I love this aspect of dlisted. So, smooches everyone. I love you all!!!
Please Mr. Francis Ford Coppola, make a Godfather part 4 with Talia Shire as the Godfather and Kay finally with the program.
This woman was the definition and epitome of committment and courage. Her activism, her fight, her love affair with Phyllis... through it all she never wavered and never gave up. RIP Del Martin. You are a hero. My heart goes out to Phyllis.
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Renny: The dawlin' from N'awlins.
Team Renny!
Watch, some marriage hating asshole is gonna say she died from being married... not old age or sickness like normal people...
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"Someday we'll all be gone but lullabies go on and on...they never die, that's how you and I will be..." -Billy Joel
Submitted by LOVE CARROTTOP on August 27, 2008 - 2:37pm.
South Dildo Newfoundland? I'm confused... what?
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google it, sister...
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"I'm having a Chico's kind of day."
I'm glad she was finally able to legally get married, before her passing. R.I.P.
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"...We don't exist for the beautiful people of the world...We're there for the oddball, the rebel, the outcast, the geek!"
Awww, RIP Del. You were a lovely lady.
Submitted by Mrs.Kravitz on August 27, 2008 - 5:04pm.
Speaking of crossing a line, what's up with South Dildo Newfoundland?!?!?!?!
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South Dildo Newfoundland? I'm confused... what?
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
May you forever rest in peace, Del. you are a champion for equality and a hero to the masses...
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Tell me with the rapture and the
reverent in the right - right. You vitriolic, patriotic, slam, fight, brightlight, feeling pretty psyched.
It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine.
Fair winds and following seas to her.
She was a gutsy lady.
An inspiration to all - Gay or Straight! Thank you for fighting for love! RIP.
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I am Mexican and and I do think Michael Bay's "Transformers" is racist.
Oh! This breaks my heart. RIP Del. You were truly a wonderful human being. God bless you for all of your work.
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Submitted by oklahoma on August 27, 2008
When FatMartha pees the bed
and some poop gets on her head
Don't return her calls bloop bloop
she needs to clean her stalls bloop bloop
So sad to see her go...I can't imagine how Phyllis must feel, 55 years is a long time. I'm glad they were able to get married, however brief the official marriage was. RIP Del, our hearts and our thoughts are with Phyllis.
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"If she's {Jenna Jameson} a devout Catholic, then I'm Mary Full of Grace."
His Holiness MK, 8/25/08
Submitted by VaNcItY on August 27, 2008 - 5:00pm.
Everything happens for a reason. Its no coincidence that the rights they fought so long and hard for were given to them right before Del passed. Now Phyllis will be protected. RIP Del
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great point, thanks
Just imagine, being a gay activist in the 50s... Wow. My hat's off to her.
That's sooo sad.She had to wait 55 years to get married and only got to enjoy it for such a short time. I'm glad she got to enjoy it at least for a little while. RIP and condolences to her partner/wife
Submitted by LOVE CARROTTOP on August 27, 2008 - 1:30pm.
. I can't believe I'm talking about geriatric lesbians (one of whom is now deceased) and dildos. I've crossed a line. Ignore.
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Speaking of crossing a line, what's up with South Dildo Newfoundland?!?!?!?!
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"I'm having a Chico's kind of day."