Randy Shilts

Randy Shilts

writer
biographer
journalist
🇺🇸United States

Randy Shilts was an American journalist and author. After studying journalism at the University of Oregon, Shilts began working as a reporter for both The Advocate and the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as for San Francisco Bay Area television stations. In the 1980s, he was noted for being the first openly gay reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle.

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Lifespan
1951 – 1994
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Career Journey

Background

Born in
Davenport
Educated at
University of OregonWest Aurora High School
Awards
🏆 Lambda Literary Award

Timeline

  • 1951

    Born

    Birth
  • 1994

    Died

    Death

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