Dick Sargent’s Brave Move
The second Darrin, Dick Sargent, came out as gay on none other than Coming Out Day in 1991. From then on, he was a huge advocate for gay rights, often referring to the tragically high rates of gay teen suicide. When he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and suffered poor health, many falsely assumed he was sick with AIDS. At age 64, he passed away. When Elizabeth Montgomery heard she said, “He was a great friend, and I will miss his love, his sense of humor and his remarkable courage.”
Dick Sargent’s Brave Move
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