Graham Chapman 

Graham Chapman, renowned as a member of the Monty Python comedy group, made waves once more when he openly identified as gay. As one of the most prominent British figures to do so, he leveraged his fame to shed light on the challenges confronting gay men.

In 1966, he began a relationship with David Sherlock, which lasted until Chapman’s untimely death from cancer in 1989. Chapman is remembered as a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, and his contributions to raising awareness for the community continue to be celebrated decades later.