Was Will Geer Gay? Was Grandpa Walton Really Gay?

Will Geer, born March 9, 1902, was an American actor.

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Best known for playing Grandpa Zeb Walton on The Waltons.

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Active in labor movements in New York, Southern California.

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Was Will Geer gay? He had relationships with both sexes.

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Married actress Herta Ware in 1934, blessed with three children.

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Had a homosexual affair with Harry Hay, a key figure.

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People speculated about his sexuality due to his friendship with Hay.

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His daughter heard he was a homosexual communist.

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Blacklisted during McCarthy era for political beliefs, gay rights support.

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Faced discrimination, difficulties due to his sexual orientation.

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