San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina Passes Away, Leaving Community in Mourning
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Heklina, a leading figure in the San Francisco drag community, was found dead in a London hotel room on April 3. The cause of death has not been released. Heklina was known for co-founding the weekly drag party "Trannyshack" in 1996, which later became "Mother," and for hosting performers such as Lady Gaga and Charro. Tributes have poured in from the drag community, including from "RuPaul's Drag Race" judge Michelle Visage and season 12 contestant Rock M. Sakura. Heklina's death has left the LGBTQ+ community shocked and devastated.
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- Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina reportedly found dead in London CBS San Francisco
- San Francisco drag legend Heklina dies SFGATE
- Community mourns death of San Francisco drag icon, Heklina KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
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