Barney Frank: One of the first openly gay US congressmen dies aged 86
After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.
Last updated: 2026-05-22 00:42:17 ET
After a decades-long career in Congress, he spent his final weeks at his home in Maine living in hospice.
Often voted the “brainiest,” “funniest” and “most eloquent” member of the House, he was also the first to come out voluntarily and helped normalize being openly gay in public office.
The Massachusetts Democrat led a sweeping overhaul of the financial industry and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress.
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