Obituary of Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance Black

Dustin Lance (born June 10th, 1974 in Sacramento, California) was an Film Director who was best known for winning an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the movie "Milk". Dustin died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an accident in a bar.

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Dustin Lance Black Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Lance, Dustin
Common Name: Dustin Lance Black
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Sacramento, California, United States
Birth Date: June 10, 1974
Age: 51
Occupation: Film Director

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
Favorite Color: Black
Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
Favorite Actor: Joan Fontaine

Dustin's Family Tree

Birth Name: Dustin Lance Black
Father: Raul Gerrison
Mother: Roseanna Black
Brother(s):

Marcus Raul Black
Todd Bryant Black

Spouse/Partner:

Tom Daley (married 2017-present)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film Director American Born on June 10th Born in 1974 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid."

"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."

"If you can't obtain your goals then it's time to shoot a little lower."

"[on J. Edgar (2011)] I try not to consider casting when I'm writing - especially a biopic like this, when I don't have the opportunity to meet the real guy. It's enough work to try and figure out who he was and get a handle on how he might've been, how he might've talked, the things he might have been thinking, his behavior - you know, all that's tough enough." (IMDB)

"Dustin Lance had a bright future. He had talent and was very versatile. However, something caused him to fall in love with a girl who wasn't interested in him. (V)"

"Dustin Lance's life was one of creative brilliance, tireless advocacy, and a fierce commitment to telling important stories, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to inspire and impact others long after his passing. (V)"

"Dustin Lance was a highly acclaimed screenwriter and director, known for tackling bold and thought-provoking subjects in his films. Unfortunately, a tragic accident cut his life short, leaving a void in the film industry. (V)"

Is Mr. Dustin Lance still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.