Man who created iconic rainbow flag, Gilbert Baker, dies aged 65

The man who created the rainbow flag used to represent LGBT rights has died.

Man who created iconic rainbow flag, Gilbert Baker, dies aged 65
Sat, 01 Apr, 2017 - 14:13

The man who created the rainbow flag used to represent LGBT rights has died.

Gilbert Baker, who was an artist and gay rights activist, was 65.

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