Canadian artist and LGBTQ2+ advocate Average, known for his vibrant artwork, passed away on Christmas Eve. Average, born Brock David Tebbutt, found solace and purpose in art after being diagnosed with HIV in his late 20s. He dedicated his life to creating art and supporting charitable causes, donating his work to numerous organizations and raising awareness for LGBTQ2+ rights and AIDS awareness.
Known for his vividly colourful art pieces depicting people, animals and flowers, Average was also a champion of LGBTQ2+ rights.
After being diagnosed with HIV at the age of 27 and watching his health and financial situation decline over the next few years, Average resolved to find a reason to push forward. Art became that reason. Meanwhile, his charity work has ranged from AIDS foundations and health organizations to education and artistic centres across the country.Is Boxing Day still big in Canada?In an interview with Global News, former Vancouver-Burrard MLA Lorne Mayencourt told Global News he first met Average in 1990. They dated for a number of years and maintained a close friendship over the past three decades.“He meant a lot to me. He meant a lot to a lot of people. He contributed immensely to our city,” he said.
“He was in great spirits. He was looking forward to Christmas day. I think he had taken a few days off because of his illness, and after our conversation I didn’t speak to him again and he just passed away.”“We’ve been through a lot, to the point that we’ve become rather close — more than just a typical patient-doctor relationship. There was some mutual respect and admiration that we were both doing trying to move our common agenda forward,” he told Global News.
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