"The drag star and entertainment powerhouse, who was the inaugural winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died at the age of 32 on 3 January from cardiac arrest as a result of taking ketamine. Her death led to an outpouring of grief from the Drag Race community, wider LGBTQ+ community and entertainment world, with the story of her life, death and legacy told in a BBC documentary released in August entitled ."
"2025 has been a real rollercoaster when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights, with some victories but - unfortunately - many more regressive steps around the world. Whilst some countries have legalised equal marriage and bolstered protections for LGBTQ+ citizens, others have sought to crackdown on the rights of queer folks by introducing anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda laws and restricting access to gender-affirming care, amongst other legislative changes."
"Thailand's prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra posed for a photograph with various same-sex couples and members of LGBTQ+ community to promote "Marriage Equality Day" at the Government House in Bangkok on January 15, 2025. Thailand became the first country in Southeast Asia to legalise gay marriage in June 2024 Shinawatra invited dozens of couples and LGBTQ+ activists to Government House to celebrate ahead of the legality of the unions going into effect."
2025 produced mixed outcomes for LGBTQ+ rights, with some jurisdictions expanding protections and others enacting regressive measures. Legal changes included legalization of same-sex marriage in parts of the world alongside the introduction of anti-LGBTQ+ propaganda laws and restrictions on gender-affirming care. High-profile moments captured grief and celebration within the community, including tributes at RuPaul's DragCon UK after the death of The Vivienne and official celebrations of marriage equality in Thailand. Public images reflected collective resilience, political shifts, and ongoing conflicts over legal recognition, healthcare access, and social acceptance across different countries.
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