Save this article to read it later.
Find this story in your accountsSaved for Latersection.
Tommy Kirk, the former Disney star of such films asOld YellerandSwiss Family Robinson,has died.
Funicello was also a member of the Disney diaspora.
But then Kirk was arrested for possession of marijuana and (prescribed) barbiturates.
He was recast in AIPsHow to Stuff a Wild Bikini.
Kirk came out as gay in 1973.
I knew I was gay, but I had no outlet for my feelings.
It wasnt until the early 60s that I began to hear of places where gays congregated.
The lifestyle was not recognized and I was very, very lonely.
Kirk said he didnt blame the studios for not wanting to work with him after his struggles with drugs.
