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[–] rob_t_firefly@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

This seems nuts but it's true. She had privately transitioned but hadn't yet come out in 1970, and had to make some public appearances wearing awkward fake sideburns (and maybe a short-haired wig?) to pose as a man. More info here on Pink News.