Lance Loud

Born 26 June 1951 in La Jolla, San Diego, California, U.S.

Died 22 December 2001 (aged 50)

Alanson Russell "Lance" Loud (June 26, 1951 – December 22, 2001) was an American television personality, magazine columnist, and new wave rock-n-roll performer. Loud is best known for his 1973 appearance in An American Family, a pioneer reality television series that featured his coming out, leading to his status as an icon in the gay community.