Sharon Gless was the heart and soul of Queer As Folk. As Debbie Novotny she was mother to Michael (who she shoved out of the closet), sister to Vic who was living with AIDS, partner to Carl the cop, and beacon of hope to young kicked-out-of-home Justin. She was the loud-mouthed mum many gay boys wished they had. Off-screen, Sharon champions LGBT rights and is always ready to give a hug to fans who continue to find Queer As Folk affirming, 15 years after it ceased production.
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