Obituary of Harvey Milk

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Harvey Milk

Harvey Bernard Milk (born May 22, 1930 in Woodmere, New York) was a politician who was best known for being the first openly gay man to be elected to public office. He became a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Harvey died on November 27, 1978 and his death was because he was assassinated by Dan White, along with George Moscone. He died too young at age 48.

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Harvey Milk Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Milk, Harvey
    • Common Name: Harvey Milk
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Woodmere, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: May 22, 1930
    • Age: 48 (at death)
    • Occupation: Politician
    • Political Affiliation: Republican
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Harvey's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Harvey Bernard Milk
    • Father: William Milk
    • Mother: Minerva Karns Milk
    • Brother(s):
      • Robert
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 27 1978 at age 48
  • Place: San Francisco, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Assassination
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held at Temple Emanu-El and the Opera House

Category Tags:

PoliticianAmerican Born on May 22nd Born in 1930 Born in New York Died in 1978 Died at age 48 Died from Assassination

Quotable Quotes:

"Harvey Milk's courageous fight for LGBTQ+ rights and unwavering dedication to equality continue to inspire generations, even after his passing. (V)"

"Harvey Milk was a pioneer in the LGBTQ+ rights movement, serving as the first openly gay elected official in California before his life was tragically cut short. (V)"

Is Mr. Harvey Milk still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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