BY: COLIN MURPHY - SENIOR WRITER

ST. LOUIS - Brad L. Graham, community writer, blogger, occasional-actor and PR Manager for The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis died Jan. 4 at his residence. His death is believed to be from natural causes. He was 41.

One of the first to embrace "new media", Graham is credited with coining the term "blogosphere." News of his death spread quickly over the Internet.

Graham  was  known for his bountiful wit and humor and his "Dispatches from the Bradlands," which was featured online and in St. Louis LGBT publications including Slam! and Outlook, enjoyed a wide following.

Graham leaves behind countless friends in the LGBT and theater communities,  including long-time friend, Dr. Ken Haller. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jo Graham of New London, Mo.

Visitation and Funeral

Visitation Tuesday, January 12
from 4-8pm
Smith Funeral Home and Chapel
2619 Saint Marys Avenue
Hannibal, MO 63401
Phone Number: (573) 221-8148

Funeral Wednesday, January 13
at 11am
First Christian Church
112 4th St.
New London, MO 63459
Phone Number: (573) 985 8861

Public Memorial Event

Sunday, January 24
at 6 o'clock pm
at the Loretto-Hilton Center
130 Edgar Road
Webster Groves, Missouri 63119