San Francisco's drag and LGBTQ+ community is both devastated and mourning the sudden passing of legendary performer, Heklina, on Monday.
Heklina, the beloved outrageous and over-the-top performer, also known as Stefan Grygelko's, passing was sudden. The cause of death is unknown. The surrounding drag,Grygelko was in London, co-starring with Peaches Christ in the production ofthat looked at the tumultuous relationship between Joan Crawford and her daughter Christina. Heklina was set to perform as ‘Hek-Tina’ for the production's Manchester, England run, April 5 through 8.
"I am shocked and horrified to bring this news to you," drag performer Peaches Christ, also known as Joshua Grannell, wrote upon discovering their co-star and friend. "I am living in a real-life nightmare so forgive me if I don't have all the answers just now." Grannell said he went to collect his "dear friend" this morning and found her dead. "I know this is shocking news and I am beyond stunned, but I wanted to let folks know what has happened.
in 1996. The event would be held at venues such as DNA Lounge and The Stud. The name of the event would later be abbreviated to ‘T-Shack’ due to criticism. In 2015, she became one of the founding co-owners of popular nightlife venue,. The San Francisco drag and cabaret venue posted on their social media that they were shocked and devastated at Heklina's passing. They will be opening at 4 p.m. today for drinks, stories and an opportunity for the community to share and grieve.
Heklina was also a staunch defender of drag — which is under extreme attack right now — and created opportunities for young drag queens to find their space.was an echo in the chorus of mourning. He said he first saw Heklina perform in his youth. "Her imprint on San Francisco was deep," he wrote. He called the drag legend a "true talent & stand-up person.
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