Heather MacAllister (February 25, 1968 – February 13, 2007) was an American performer and activist for social justice in a number of areas Including anti-racism and LGBT rights but was particularly active in the fat acceptance movement.
MacAllister was best known for her burlesque work, performing on stage as Reva Lucian, a play on 'revolution', and Ms.
Demeanor.
Suffering from ovarian cancer, Heather MacAllister moved from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon in June 2006.
Her partner, author and stand-up comedian Kelli Dunham, moved from the East Coast to care for her until her death by assisted suicide in February 2007.Tina Palivos described her friend:
The spirit of Heather was really about three things: loving yourself and taking care of self and others; social justice in whatever form; and she was a performer and artist.
She was glamorous, an extraordinary performer and stunningly beautiful.