Heather MacAllister

Who was Heather MacAllister?

Heather MacAllister was an American performer and activist for social justice in a number of areas Including anti-racism and LGBT rights but was particularly active in the fat acceptance movement. MacAllister was best known for her burlesque work, performing on stage as Reva Lucian, a play on 'revolution', and Ms. Demeanor. Suffering from ovarian cancer, Heather MacAllister moved from San Francisco to Portland, Oregan in June 2006. Her partner, author and stand-up comedian Kelli Dunham, moved from the East Coast to care for her until her death by assisted suicide in February 2007.

Tina Palivos described her friend:

The spirit of Heather was really about three things: loving yourself and taking care of self and others; social justice in whatever form; and she was a performer and artist. She was glamorous, an extraordinary performer and stunningly beautiful.