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American historian and activist Vito Russo, best known for his 1981 study of homosexuality in Hollywood “The Celluloid Closet”, was BOTD in 1946. #vitorusso #thecelluloidcloset #bornonthisday #supergays
Vito Russo
American historian and activist Vito Russo was BOTD in 1946. Born in New York City, he showed an early interest in cinema, developing a childhood crush (understandably) on Rock Hudson. He studied a…
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July 11, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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THE FOX (1967)

Two Women Friends (Closeted Lesbians) on a Farm in Canada where a Fox threatens their chickens. A man shows up & threatens their idyllic life together.

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April 2, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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#ArthurBell #MortyManford, #ArthurEvans, #VitoRusso #gayhistory, #gayheroes

Arthur Bell...Morty Manford...Arthur Evans...Vito Russo... gay heroes of New York's 1970s
February 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Happy Birthday Lily!

Today, is #Lily Tomlin's 86th birthday and this story needs to be told - by Charlie Russo
The AIDS Memorial 1d "Today, is #Lily Tomlin's 86th birthday and this story needs to be told. Two months before we lost my brother #VitoRusso, he asked me to go with him to Fire Island with his best friend Arnie. He wanted to visit a special place in his heart one last time. We spent a few days visiting "old spots" and listening to two friends reminisce about the good old days on the island. Vito walked the entire island and was given a superstar welcome when recognized - although in a very weakened state. Upon our return home, Vito wanted to stop at Balducci's for some food for home. When we arrived at his apartment, I asked him if he needed any money. He reached down into his jeans and took out a crumbled up check. It was $3,000 from Lily Tomlin. He said, "She has been sending me money since I got sick.” Lily did it quietly, never saying a word about her kindness to her friend." by Charlie Russo #whatisrememberedlives
September 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Some warriors who didn’t make it to see the gaymazingness of what the movement has become. But boi, would we not be here without their contributions. King Harvey & King Vito FOREVA! 🏳️‍🌈

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December 30, 2024 at 12:44 AM
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Watch: youtu.be/e4ctXqdoVwk
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Why We Fight: Speech by Vito Russo
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December 1, 2025 at 7:28 AM