So depressing that the usual DS suspects need to indulge their naive armchair warrior status here.
Like so many, he struggled for years with his sexuality, whilst entertaining and performing like a consummate professional.
I wonder just how many of the ever so well informed cotton-socked still living with mummy & daddy brigade who have so much vitriol to pour, will ever achieve in the way he did until the unfortunate butcher thought it would be a good idea to mix in circles which appear to have been well beyond his comprehension ?
Re the injuries to the butcher chap - there is documented proof that they weren't present at the time of his departure from Mr.Barrymore's home.
By all means, indulge any immature, ill-informed personal prejudices you might have, but at least get your facts right...if that's not too hard.