sad...again

[pegsioux]

I'm sorry to report that Ivi Monroe, aka Rock 'n Roll Ramona, died late last month in the Bay Area. She was a pretty vital character in the history of dyke sex workers, dancing in some of the very first lesbian strip shows in the country in the 1980's, as well as posing for one of the very first issues of On Our Backs (in 1985? '84, maybe?). I

Comments

[buz1]

So sad...what a horrible waste of life. Greatful for her activism. Thanks for posting.

[metrosxualbutch]

She sounds amazing. Sad to have her go, and I'm sorry for your loss.

Sending love.

[dbs62]

damn, she survived so much...i'm really sad

[deafdyke]

I was sorry to hear about this. I actually remember her well, though I never knew her personally. I feel bad that she was not able to get the help she needed, and feel especially for her son.