Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall Veteran and Legendary Trans Activist, Has Died at 78

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, an activist and defining figure in LGBTQ+ liberation movements, has died, according to the House of GG Facebook account. Griffin-Gracy was 78.

“It is with profound sadness that House of GG announces the passing of our beloved leader and revolutionary figure in the TLGBQ liberation movement, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy,” the organization wrote in a post , noting that the activist had died on October 13. “Her enduring legacy is a testament to her resilience, activism, and dedication to creating safe spaces for Black trans communities and all trans people—we are eternally grateful for Miss Major’s life, her contributions and how deeply she poured into those she loved.”

Griffin-Gracy had been admitted to the hospital with a blood clot and a sepsis diagnosis in Sept