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Ken Jones, veteran San Francisco LGBTQ activist, dies aged 70

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Ken Jones was a hero. He survived many struggles. He deeply loved his family and his community, and dedicated his entire…Posted by Cleve Jones on Wednesday, January 13, 2021According to the Bay Area Reporter, Jones dies in San Francisco VA Medical Center.

His caregiver at the time of his death, Sanjai Moses, told the paper Jones had helped raise her.“It’s going to take a lot of time for our community to adjust to Ken not being here anymore.”Related: Marcus D’Amico, the original Mouse from Tales of The City, dies aged 55Just before Christmas, Cleve Jones had shared updates on his friend’s treatment, saying they had spoken on the phone.“Ken wants his friends to know that he is back in the hospital and the cancer he has fought all year has.

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