As per our current Database, Jackie Forster has been died on Oct 10, 1998 (age 71).
When Jackie Forster die, Jackie Forster was 71 years old.
| Popular As | Jackie Forster |
| Occupation | Activist |
| Age | 71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 6, 1926 (Islington, England) |
| Birthday | November 6 |
| Town/City | Islington, England |
| Nationality | England |
Jackie Forster’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Jackie Forster was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Famous as a pioneering Activist for lesbian rights in England, for which she earned a platform through her journalism work. She took part in the UK's first ever gay pride parade as an out lesbian in 1971, and helped to found the impactful Sappho Magazine in 1972.
She moved to Edinburgh, Scotland following World War II to begin an acting career. She would subsequently appear on London's West End before turning to journalism and activism.
She was celebrated with a Google Doodle in November 2017 for her pioneering work as a gay rights Activist. She served as an active member of the Lesbian Archive and Information Centre in Glasgow, Scotland, for which her work was featured in the BBC documentary The Day That Changed My Life in 1997.
She was married to Peter Forster between 1958-1962 before moving in with her girlfriend. She raised her children with her long-time romantic partner.
She won a Prix D'Italia for her work as a correspondent covering Grace Kelly's marriage to Prince Rainier III of Monaco in 1956.
