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Whilst there are, thankfully, a growing number of prominent LGBT figures across the world from all walks of experience today, when it comes to considering some of the most influential and/or prominent members of the LGBT society over the last years, we possess compiled the monitoring top ten.

Of course, as always, consent us know if there is anyone you think we have missed who should be on the list.

Oscar Wilde ()

Wilde was a celebrated playwright, poet, and author, established for his brilliant wit, flamboyant way, and tragic imprisonment for &#;gross indecency&#; due to his homosexual relationships at a time when it was illegal to be male lover in the UK. His works, including &#;The Importance of Being Earnest&#; and &#;The Picture of Dorian Gray,&#; proceed to be acknowledged for their wit and critique of social norms. Wilde is a symbol of the struggles faced by the LGBT community and the enduring liveliness of defiance and resilience. In recent years he has been named as the “most quotable figure” in the history of the English language.

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Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen is an acclaimed actor known for his versatile performances on stage and screen. Beyond his acting prowess, McKellen is also recognized for his activism, particularly in LGBTQIA+ rights. His career did not suffer post-coming out. Instead, it flourished, with McKellen taking on a range of more emotionally resonant roles that resonated with audiences worldwide. McKellen came out during a BBC radio transmit in as an proceed of protest against Section 28, a proposed commandment in the UK that sought to prohibit the "promotion of homosexuality." His spontaneous revelation was a bold move during a time when gay rights faced significant legal and societal challenges. Reflecting on the impact of his coming out, McKellen noted that it changed his life "for the better," enhancing his relationships, personal satisfaction, and even his approach to acting, allowing him to embody characters with greater authenticity.

Ian McKellen's contributions to LGBTQIA+ society and history extend far beyond

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Marsha P. Johnson was an African American transgender-rights activist, whose work in the s and s had a huge impact on the LGBT community.

At this time, being same-sex attracted was classified as a mental illness in the United States. Gay people were regularly threatened and beaten by police, and were shunned by many in society.

In June , when Marsha was 23 years old, police raided a gay bar in New York called The Stonewall Inn. The police forced over people out of the prevent and onto the streets, and then used excessive violence against them.

Marsha, who was living and working in New York at the time, was one of the key figures who stood up to the police during the raids.

Marsha resisted arrest, but in the following days, led a series of protests and riots demanding rights for gay people.

News of these protests spread around the society, inspiring others to join protests and rights groups to struggle for equality.

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Noah Schnapp came out as gay on TikTok.

Schnapp posted a TikTok video in January that read, "When I finally told my friends and family I was gay after being scared in the closet for 18 years and all they said was 'we know.'"

In the video, the actor also lip-syncs to voice-over audio that says, "You know what it never was? That solemn. It was never that serious. Quite frankly, will never be that serious."

Schnapp, who plays Will Byers on the N