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Steve Michael

1956 – 1998

American politician

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About Steve Michael

Lived 1956 – 1998 (aged 42). Steve Michael was an American politician.

Steve Michael (April 7, 1956 – May 25, 1998) was a member of ACT UP.

Early and personal life Michael was born in Longview, Washington, where he lived until 1993. He had also run in the New Hampshire primaries, receiving a "couple hundred" votes there.

Michael also ran for a Washington, D.C. council seat in Ward 6 in 1997 with his party.

Death and funeral

Michael died on May 25, 1998, after being removed from life support with the permission of his partner, Wayne Turner.

Prior to his death, Michael had made arrangement with local authorities to allow a protest to occur in front of the White House following his death. A political funeral was held for Michael on June 4. About 100 hundred people, including Michael's mother, Barbara, marched Michael's casket down Pennsylvania Avenue, stopping at Lafayette Park in front of the White House. There, Rev. George Stallings, pastor of the Imani Temple church, resided over Michael's open-casket funeral. Attendees also criticized the Clinton administration's AIDS policies, which they said did not do enough nor had enough funding, with speeches and banners. Following the event, Michael's body was returned to a funeral home, and he was later cremated.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Michael?

American politician (1956–1998)

When was Steve Michael born?

Steve Michael was born on 7 April 1956.

When did Steve Michael die?

Steve Michael died on 25 May 1998.

What was Steve Michael's occupation?

Steve Michael was a politician.

What nationality was Steve Michael?

Steve Michael was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Michael

· Wikidata: Q7613364

· DBpedia: Steve Michael

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