James Hormel, America’s first openly gay ambassador, passed away on Friday at the age of 88, reports The Hill.
Hormel made history when he was appointed by former President Clinton to serve as the ambassador to Luxembourg in 1999.
Beyond his work in diplomacy, he was also remembered for his philanthropy and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
Before being appointed to ambassador, he donated funds to create the Gay and Lesbian Center at the San Francisco Public Library, which opened in 1995.
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