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lgbtq2 years ago•3 min saved

San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina Found Dead in London

San Francisco drag performer Heklina, also known as Stefan Grygelko, was found dead in London where she was performing in a touring show. The cause of death is unknown. Heklina was touring with Peaches Christ in "Mommie Queerest," a musical parody of the 1981 Joan Crawford biopic "Mommie Dearest." Heklina was a co-founder of the long-running drag show "Trannyshack" and was part of the group of owners that relaunched the nightclub and theater the Oasis in San Francisco's SoMa District.

via CBS News|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina Passes Away at 54.

Heklina, a prominent drag queen and fixture of the San Francisco drag community, was found dead in London at the age of 54. Heklina was touring with fellow drag performer Peaches Christ for their stage production "Mommie Queerest" at the time of her death. No official cause of death has been released. Heklina was known for hosting the popular weekly series "Mother" and co-opening the San Francisco drag venue Oasis. She was a beloved icon of the community and will be deeply missed.

via Variety|

#drag-queen #entertainment #heklina

lgbtq2 years ago•3 min saved

San Francisco Drag Icon Heklina Dies While on Tour in London.

Famed San Francisco drag performer Heklina, also known as Stefan Grygelko, was found dead in London where she was performing in a touring show. The cause of death is unknown. Heklina was touring with Peaches Christ in "Mommie Queerest," a musical parody of the 1981 Joan Crawford biopic "Mommie Dearest." Heklina was a co-founder of the long-running drag show "Trannyshack" and was part of the group of owners that relaunched nightclub and theater the Oasis in San Francisco's SoMa District. The LGBTQ+ community is mourning the loss of a drag legend, brilliant performer, and trailblazing community icon.

via CBS San Francisco|

#drag-queen #heklina #lgbtq