Brian Orser - Personal Life

Personal Life

Brian Orser was born in Belleville, Ontario.

In 1985 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Officer in 1988.

In November 1998, Orser lost a legal battle to prevent public disclosure when ex-partner Craig Leask sued him for palimony. Orser initially feared the revelation of being gay would ruin his career, but he has since embraced support from other skaters and the public.

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