Chicago Ald. Deb Mell, who has passionately fought for marriage equality as a state representative and activist, announced that her marriage to Christin Mell is ending.
The announcement came via Twitter and Facebook: “Dear Friends, It is with great sadness I tell you my marriage with Christin has ended. As you know divorce is painful, therefore we ask for privacy as we go through this process. Thank you for your continued support and understanding. Deb.”
See twitter.com/debmell/status/484795808290574336.
Christin Baker, who took Mell’s name in the marriage, is founder of Tellofilms.com, a lesbian film website.
The couple had been married in Iowa in 2011, followed by a ceremony on Chicago’s North Side.