Marlene Dietrich

Sir Elton John has been an openly gay member of the LGBTQ+ community since the early 1990’s, back when it was still uncommon for high-profile celebrities to come out. His openness about his sexuality has helped to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ people around the world, particularly during a time when homophobia was more prevalent.

In addition to his personal life, Elton John has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to support numerous LGBTQ+ causes. Even going as far as establishing his own charity - the Elton John AIDS Foundation - in 1992, which has since become one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS programs in the world.

The foundation supports a wide range of HIV related initiatives, including prevention and education, support for those living with HIV and human rights work. To date the organisation has raised over $600million to support these programmes across 55 countries. You can learn more about this work here.

In relation to his music, this has often touched on themes of love, acceptance, and identity, resonating with LGBTQ+ people around the world. Some of his most iconic songs, such as "Tiny Dancer," "Rocket Man," and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," have become anthems for the LGBTQ+ community, and his flamboyant

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stage presence has been celebrated for its gender-bending and nonconformist qualities.

Finally, Elton John's personal journey and struggles with addiction, including his decision to get sober, have also inspired many people within the LGBTQ+ community to seek help and support for their own challenges. Overall, Elton John's contributions to music, philanthropy, and advocacy have made him a beloved and influential figure within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

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Marlene was a gender non-conforming fashion icon. She was one of the first actresses to wear clothes usually assigned to men, typically a tuxedo, and would also sing songs that were sung by men. She was also one of the first actresses to share a same-sex kiss on film in 'The Blue Angel'. She was bisexual and in an open marriage. She was known have had affairs with many big names in Hollywood, such as Gary Cooper, Lupe Vélez, Frank Sinatra, and JFK, as well as rumors of a tryst between Marlene and Edith Piaf, for whom she was matron ofhonour.

icon through the decades, she has been revered by the LGBTQ+ community for her nononsense stance on issues that were dear to her heart. She was unapologetically herself and wasn't afraid to push boundaries and change people's perception of what the world should be like.