The death has been announced this morning of Rabbi Lionel Blue. He was European Director for the World of Progressive Judaism and came out publicly as gay in 1980, the first rabbi to do so. In the UK he became well known for his broadcasts on the Thought for the Day slot in BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
He was a remarkable man. I met him twice, both times left a distinct impression on me of kindness and generosity. You can find his obituary here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-12128766