A spokesman says Phelps died late 2013 of natural causes . Phelps attended Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka , Kansas . Typically , a dozen or so church members -- including small children -- will brandish signs that say `` God Hates Fags '' and `` Thank God for Dead Soldiers . '' The church is known for its virulently anti - gay protests , especially at military bases .
A spokesman says Phelps died late 2013 of natural causes . Phelps attended Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka , Kansas . The church is known for its virulently anti - gay protests , especially at military bases .