Jill Ellen Lessing died peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 83, from complications of heart failure and pneumonia. A forty year Emeryville resident, Jill was a lesbian feminist, counselor, artist, writer, musician, and fierce disability justice advocate. She held deep roots in both Jewish and Quaker communities. She was known for her unwavering commitment to accessibility, belonging, and inclusion for disabled and LGBTQ+ people. Jill was bo…
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