The former Chief Executive of Pride London – Jason Pollock – has died, PinkPaper.com can report.
The news has shocked many members of the gay community, who worked closely with the annual parade organiser for up to twenty years.
Reports suggest he died on Tuesday, although further details are yet to be confirmed.
We report on the story before any other gay news service.
Chris Graham-Bell, Chief Executive of Millivres Prowler Group, said the news was "very sad" and "a loss to the community".
Pollock was originally the head of entertainment and features at TV-am and later went on to become the Head of Entertainment at TV production company, Planet 24, before becoming the Chief Executive of Pride London.
Expect more news as we get it.
