29/01/2018

Sir Ian McKellan Celebrates 30 Years Since Coming Out As Gay

Sir Ian McKellen has marked 30 years since he publicly came out as gay.

Sir Ian opened up about his sexuality during a BBC Radio 3 interview.

The programme was first broadcast on January 27, 1988, when Sir Ian came out as gay during a debate with conservative journalist Peregrine Worsthorne, and the actor took to Twitter to mark the anniversary 30 years on.


He wrote: "I've never met a gay person who regretted coming out – including myself.

"Life at last begins to make sense, when you are open and honest.

"Today is the 30th anniversary of the BBC radio discussion when I publically [sic] said I was gay. So I'm celebrating!"

(CD/LM)

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