San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed today issued the following statement on the passing of Phyllis Lyon:

“I am saddened by Phyllis Lyon’s passing. She was a true champion of LGBTQ rights and San Francisco was incredibly lucky to have her leadership and activism.

Phyllis changed countless lives for the better. She was at the forefront of the LGBTQ rights movement—fighting for a world in which people can marry who they love and live without fear of discrimination. Through decades of organizing, activism, and writing, Phyllis helped advance civil rights protections, created robust support networks for LGBTQ people, and established political and advocacy organizations that continue her work to this day. Importantly, Phyllis was a symbol of hope and courage for San Franciscans and people around the world.

We know that there is still more work to be done to carry forward Phyllis’s legacy of civil rights, and we will continue her fight.

My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends during this difficult time.”

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