Barney Frank dead at 86: Liberal congressman and gay rights trailblazer dies after health battle

Frank shared how he would like to be remembered in an April interview - (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation, has died at age 86.

Frank died late Tuesday, according to Jim Segel, Frank’s former campaign manager and close friend.