Stefan Grygelko Death – The drag queen, whose birth name was Stefan Grygelko and who resided in San Francisco has died. She was a well-known figure in the drag scene and was renowned for her pioneering efforts in the local community before her death. The musical spoof Mommie Queerest, which the 54-year-old was in the United Kingdom to act in alongside Peaches Christ, was staged in both London and Manchester during her time there. According to reports, Christ found her dead early on Monday morning.
Drag Queen Heklina passed away
Christ disclosed the tragic news of Heklina’s passing to her followers on Facebook, writing that she was ‘shocked and appalled’ to be the one to deliver the news to her fans. Christ noted that at the time of the posting, she was unsure as to what caused the death of Drag Queen Heklina. The drag community and beyond have expressed their sorrow over Heklina’s passing, and many have paid tribute to the legacy that she leaves behind.
The production company behind Ru Paul’s Drag Race, World of Wonder, expressed their ‘heartbreak’ over the news of Heklina’s passing in a statement. They continued by saying that the drag queen was a beloved and renowned pioneer in our community as well as a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.
In a joint statement, the Soho Theatre in London and HOME in Manchester expressed how the news has left them “in astonishment and terribly heartbroken.” Both theaters are located in the United Kingdom. Heklina was born in Minneapolis, but she spent some time in Iceland, which is where she got her drag name, which is derived from the Icelandic volcano Hekla. She went to San Francisco after her time in Iceland.
The circumstances surrounding Heklina’s passing have not been verified by the Metropolitan Police. Grannell is going to head back to San Francisco tomorrow, and there are no current preparations in place for a tribute or celebration of Heklina’s life.
As a result of Heklina’s loss, an outpouring of grief and remembrances have taken place on social media, and these posts are still being made. In addition to being a hilarious performer in her own right, the LGBTQ community in San Francisco will remember her for championing the edgy, performance-art character of some drag artists and for playing a significant role in shaping what the San Francisco drag scene of the 1990s and early 2000s was like.
Stefan Grygelko obituary and funeral arrangements will be released by family members
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