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Sufjan Stevens dedicates new album to late partner Evans Richardson, 'the light of my life'

Sufjan Stevens dedicated his just-released album, "Javelin," to his partner, Evans Richardson IV, who died in April. Stevens, who is usually private about his dating life, penned a heart-wrenching tribute to Richardson on Tumblr and Instagram, calling him "an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy." He also posted a photo of Richardson with his ...
Recording artist Sufjan Stevens performs onstage during the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood& Highland Center on March 4, 2018, in Hollywood, California.

Sufjan Stevens dedicated his just-released album, "Javelin," to his partner, Evans Richardson IV, who died in April.

Stevens, who is usually private about his dating life, penned a heart-wrenching tribute to Richardson on Tumblr and Instagram, calling him "an absolute gem of a person, full of life, love, laughter, curiosity, integrity, and joy." He also posted a photo of

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