Gay Star News has published a personal letter to its readership announcing its closure, effective immediately. Gay Star News was a news website focused on events related to and concerning the global LGBTI community.

Co-founders Tris Reid-Smith and Scott Nunn have outlined a number of factors contributing to the closure including, Brexit, Brand Tokenism and Profits. 

They said: "Our amazing team have pushed clients to do challenging, positive work. And they have emphasized exclusivity and telling the stories others don’t bother with. We have tried to represent all the diversity of our global LGBTI family and have monitored ourselves to ensure we never forget how important this is. For all the times we’ve fallen short, we are truly sorry. For all the times we have succeeded, we are grateful to you all."

To read Tris and Scott's farewell letter please visit gaystarnews.com.