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Yahoo Gay News / The Advocate  Aug 27 08

Del Martin, who just this past June wed her partner of nearly 55 years when gay marriage was legalized in the state of California, died Wednesday morning with her partner, Phyllis Lyon, by her side, according to the National Center for Lesbian Rights. She was 87. Full story...

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