Ruth Ellis (activist)
Ruth Ellis | |
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Ellis in 1951 | |
| Born | Ruth Charlotte Ellis July 23, 1899 Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 2000 (aged 101) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Education | Springfield High School |
| Occupation(s) | Printer LGBT activist |
| Years active | 1937–2000 |
Ruth Charlotte Ellis (July 23, 1899 – October 5, 2000) was an African-American woman known for being an LGBT rights activist and the oldest surviving open lesbian at the age of 101. Her life is celebrated in Yvonne Welbon's documentary film Living With Pride: Ruth C. Ellis @ 100.