Diana Hemingway (1970December 20, 2016) was an activist for trans/queer issues, sex worker rights, disability rights, economic justice, racism, and issues impacting the kink community.
Biography Hemingway's family were Irish Gypsies working the carnival circuit, traveling around the US, eventually settling in Fort Lauderdale. She worked briefly as an auto tech and code enforcer, additionally working as a sculptor, photographer, and jewelry maker.
After losing her position with a non-profit, Hemingway started working as a dominatrix and ultimately an escort. She was raped twice and saw her mental health spiral. Woolston later claimed Hemingway had undiagnosed Bipolar Disorder and felt she was becoming a burden to people around her.
Death Hemingway died in 2016 as a result of suicide.
Activism Hemingway founded the first South Florida chapter of SWOP.
Awards and honors She was part of the first group of honorees on the National LGBTQ Wall of Honor.
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