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Pro Ski Jumper Comes Out as Gay After the Death of Partner: 'New Chapter'


Polish ski jumper Andrzej Stekała came out as gay via an emotional Instagram post following the death of his longtime partner

Stękała, 29 — a member of the Polish national team and bronze medalist at the 2020 Ski Flying World Championships — shared a slideshow of photos and videos via Instagram from the duration of their relationship alongside his heartfelt message. Andrzej StekalaBjoern Reichert/NordicFocus/Getty ImagesThe athlete thanked his support system of “family and friends” for giving him “the courage to open up.” Take a look back at LGBT celebrities' emotional, inspiring coming out stories from over the years -- including Wentworth Miller, Ellen Page, Jodie Foster and more

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