Harriet Hancock: key obituary facts
Is Harriet Hancock dead? Yes. Harriet Hancock died on September 23, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Harriet Hancock's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Harriet Hancock known for?
She was an American activist and lawyer.
More about Harriet Hancock
Gender: female.
Occupation: activist.
Harriet Hancock, an American LGBT rights activist, died on September 23, 2026, aged 89.
An activist and lawyer, she founded the first southeast chapter of PFLAG and became a prominent advocate for LGBTQ rights in South Carolina. Hancock was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and her activism expanded after her son, Greg, came out as gay in 1980.
She later helped establish the Harriet Hancock Community Center, the first center for LGBTQ resources in the state.