Prison Break star Wentworth Miller came out as gay in a letter sent Wednesday to the St. Petersburg International Film Fest, declining to participate because of Russia's anti-LGBT laws.

The 41-year-old actor felt it was time to reveal his sexual preference after bring invited to attend the event. 

"I am deeply troubled by the current attitude toward and treatment of gay men and women by the Russian government," Miller wrote. "The situation is in no way acceptable, and I cannot in good conscience participate in a celebratory occasion hosted by a country where people like myself are being systematically denied their basic right to live and love openly."

Miller referred to Russia's new anti-gay laws, which are a ban on "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" as part of an effort to promote traditional Russian values over Western liberalism, The Huffington Post reported. 

In a statement, GLAAD spokesman Wilson Cruz supported Miller's decision to come out, saying that the actor's  "bold show of support sends a powerful message to LGBT Russians."

"As people from across the globe continue to speak out against this horrific law, more celebrities and corporations should follow his courageous lead in openly condemning Russia's anti-LGBT law," Cruz added.

In Miller's statement, he did not discuss his personal relationship, although previous reports indicated that he was dating Luke Mcfarlane. The two have been linked since 2007, but never confirmed their relationship.

"I'm not gay, but that rumor can't be killed. I'd like to have a girlfriend and a family. But I haven't met the right one yet. Until then I'm focusing on my job. I had to wait so long for this chance I savor every second on set even if it means 14 hours of shooting a day," Miller previously said. 

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