Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86
Barney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman and advocate for gay rights, has passed away at the age of 86. He was known for his role in Wall Street reform and was one of the first openly gay members of Congress. Frank served as chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and co-sponsored the Dodd-Frank Act in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
- ▪Barney Frank died at the age of 86.
- ▪He was a prominent advocate for gay rights and served in Congress as one of the first openly gay members.
- ▪Frank was the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee from 2007 to 2011 and co-sponsored the Dodd-Frank Act.
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- ▪ Barney Frank, former congressman and gay-rights pioneer, dies at 86 — NPR Topics: News
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- ▪ Former US representative Barney Frank dies aged 86 — World news | The Guardian
- ▪ Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86 — CBS News — Top
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onBarney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and gay rights advocate, dies at 86Frank was a leading co-sponsor of the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act.ByABC NewsMay 20, 2026, 10:12 AM0:38House Financial Services Committee Chairman Rep. Barney Frank speaks as Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 22, 2010.Alex Brandon/APBarney Frank, the former Massachusetts congressman who championed Wall Street reform and served as one of the first openly gay members of Congress, has died at 86, sources told ABC News.The former U.S.
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