Barney Frank, a historic figure in US politics, has died at 86. He was known for his role in financial reform during the subprime mortgage crisis, and for being the first openly gay member of Congress, later marrying his same-gender partner.
Former US Congressman Barney Frank, a prominent Democrat known for his role in financial regulation and LGBT advocacy, died Tuesday night at 86. He represented southern Massachusetts for over 30 years and was a key architect of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Barney Frank, a liberal icon and gay-rights pioneer who served in Congress for over 30 years, died at 86 while receiving hospice care for congestive heart failure. He advocated for economic issues over polarizing culture wars in his final message to Democrats.
