Sean Sasser | |
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| Born | October 25, 1968 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 2013 (aged 44) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, chef, reality television personality, activist |
| Spouse |
Michael Kaplan (m. 2013) |
| Partner | Pedro Zamora (1994) |
Sean Franklin Sasser (October 25, 1968 – August 7, 2013) was an American educator, activist, pastry chef, and reality television personality best known for his appearances on MTV's The Real World: San Francisco, which depicted his relationship with fellow AIDS activist Pedro Zamora. Although not one of the original cast members himself, Sasser's relationship with Zamora was one of the focal points of that season. This included a commitment ceremony in which the two exchanged vows, the first such ceremony for a same sex couple on television, and considered a landmark event in the medium.[1][2]
- ^ Duke, Alan; Carter, Chelsea, J. (August 8, 2013). "Sean Sasser, whose ceremony with partner on 'Real World' was TV first, dies". CNN. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ Oldenburg, Ann (August 8, 2013). "'Real World' star Sean Sasser dies at 44". USA Today.