Scott Smith

Joseph Scott Smith (October 21, 1948 — February 4, 1995) was a gay rights activist best known for his romantic relationship with Harvey Milk, for whom he was a campaign manager.

Biography Smith was born in Key West, Florida, and grew up in Jackson, Mississippi. He then attended Memphis State University for three years before moving to New York City in 1969, Smith's friends and family nicknamed him "The Widow Milk" because of the dedication he had to archiving Harvey Milk's photos and belongings.

Smith fell into a very deep depression after Milk was killed. With Frank M. Robinson,

Smith died of pneumonia, on February 4, 1995, at the age of 46.

Portrayal in popular culture In the 2008 feature film Milk, the role of Smith was played by James Franco.