Complex sentence: While there were many rumors regarding her sexuality, the specific word "lesbian" was never used to describe her and many people have dismissed those rumors as speculation borne by Ray's tomboy characteristics and unmarried status, rather than informed assessment.
Split into simpler sentences: While there were many rumors regarding her sexuality, the specific word "lesbian" was never used to describe her. Some people have dismissed these as speculation borne by her tomboy characteristics and unmarried status, rather than informed assessment.