Cecilia Gentili, a standout member of the LGBTQIA+ group, has sadly handed away.
On Tuesday, a submit shared to the late trans star’s Instagram web page revealed the tragic information:
“Our beloved Cecilia Gentili passed away this morning to continue watching over us in spirit. Please be gentle with each other and love one another with ferocity. We will be sharing more updates about services and what is to come in the following days. At this time, we’re asking for privacy, time, and space to grieve.”
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So, so unhappy.
Since then, the account has up to date followers with footage from her memorial, however has not confirmed explanation for demise.
On Thursday, a submit revealed {that a} digital gathering might be held in her honor for these touched by her “overwhelming, vociferous and tender” love. It will happen on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
Fans will acknowledge the Argentina native not solely from years of activism throughout the LGBTQIA+ group, however from the hit FX present Pose. In the wake of her demise, present lead Angelica Ross commented on the submit:
“OMG…I’m so glad I saw video of her recent bday party and she was surrounded by so much love and community. Such a fierce advocate. Rest in Power”
Fellow star Dominique Jackson additionally took to her personal IG to share footage from a scene with Cecilia. She wrote:
“AN ACTIVIST, AN ICON, A TRAILBLAZER, A MOTHER, A WIFE, AN ACTRESS AND COMEDIAN, AN AMAZING SISTER AND A PHENOMENAL HUMAN BEING!”
US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (A.O.C.) even shared her love on the preliminary submit saying Cecilia’s demise, writing:
“Our community will never be the same without you, Cecilia. Thank you for giving us so much, relentlessly, every single day. You transformed so many lives and shined a light across Jackson Heights, Corona, and beyond.”
It’s clear how a lot Cecilia was liked. Rest in peace.
[Images via The Jed Foundation/YouTube & Pose/Hulu]
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