Rainbow Flag designer dies in his sleep
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Gilbert Baker died in his sleep in his apartment in Harlem on Thursday.
Posted at 1:57 PM, Apr 01, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-01 16:57:17-04
Gilbert Baker, who designed the Rainbow Flag, passed away inside his Harlem apartment on Thursday.
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He was approached in 1978 by Harvey Milk to create something that would symbolize the LGBT community.
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Milk paid $1,000 for Baker's work.
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A Rainbow Flag will fly at half-staff from the San Francisco Mayor's balcony in memory of Baker.
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