Since that time , he has been a vocal proponent of LGBT rights , as well as being one of Norway 's most high - profile LGBT person .
Pedersen is openly gay since coming out at the age of 18 .
Since that time , Pedersen has been a vocal proponent of LGBT rights , as well as being one of Norway 's most high - profile LGBT person .
Pedersen is openly gay since coming out at the age of 18 .