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Bewitched Star Dick Sargent: LGBTQ+ Advocate and Legacy

4/20/2025

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Dick Sargent, the beloved "other Darrin" from Bewitched, stepped into the spotlight after Dick York's exit. Courageously coming out as gay in 1991, he became a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. His enduring friendship with co-star Elizabeth Montgomery and commitment to charitable causes left a lasting legacy until his battle with prostate cancer ended on July 8, 1994.

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Story summary

Dick Sargent, the beloved "other Darrin" from Bewitched, stepped into the spotlight after Dick York's exit. Courageously coming out as gay in 1991, he became a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. His enduring friendship with co-star Elizabeth Montgomery and commitment to charitable causes left a lasting legacy until his battle with prostate cancer ended on July 8, 1994.