One of the first openly gay US congressmen Barney Frank dies aged 86

The 86-year-old died late on Tuesday, according to Jim Segel, Mr Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend (Haraz N Ghanbari/AP)

Barney Frank, the long-time US Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights, has died.

The 86-year-old died late on Tuesday, according to Jim Segel, Mr Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend.