Thom McGinty
Thom McGinty | |
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McGinty as The Diceman | |
| Born | Thomas McGinty 1 April 1952 |
| Died | 20 February 1995 (aged 42) Dublin, Ireland |
| Cause of death | Complications of AIDS |
| Nationality | Scottish-Irish |
| Other names | The Diceman |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, street artist |
| Years active | 1976–1995 |
Thomas McGinty (1 April 1952 – 20 February 1995), known as The Diceman, was a Scottish-Irish actor, model, and street artist specialising in mime. Born in Scotland of Irish parentage, McGinty spent much of his life and career in Ireland, where he became a landmark living statue and one of the country's most popular street performers. He appeared in various plays and films, and through his work promoted political causes including gay rights in Ireland; he has been dubbed a "gay icon". He died in 1995 at age 42, from complications of AIDS.