Famed drag performer Heklina has died. Fellow drag star Peaches Christ posted on Twitter and Facebook about finding Heklina, known as Stefan Grygelko outside of drag, dead in a hotel in London.
The two were performing in “Mommie Queerest,” a musical parody of “Mommie Dearest”, at the Soho Theatre. “I do not know the cause of death yet.
I know this is shocking news and I am beyond stunned, but I wanted to let folks know what has happened,” Peaches Christ wrote. “Heklina is not just my best friend, but a beloved icon of our community.
I am a mess. Given this crisis, please do not try to contact me as I am utterly heartbroken, stunned, and focusing on what needs to get done next.
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