Transgender Advocate and 'Pose' Actress Cecilia Gentili Passes Away at 52
Cecilia Gentili, known for her role in FX's Pose and her LGBTQIA+ activism, has passed away at 52. Her co-star Dominique Jackson and others paid tribute to her, highlighting her impact on the community and her dedication to advancing LGBTQIA+ causes, HIV/AIDS awareness, and equity for sex workers and transgender people. Gentili's legacy includes her work with the Callen-Lorde Community Health Center and her planned one-woman show, Red Ink, which was set to explore her early life in Argentina and her journey as a transgender woman. She leaves behind a powerful message of empowerment and safety for trans women of color and sex workers.