Renowned San Francisco drag performer Heklina was found dead Monday in London, England, where she was performing in a touring show.
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"I am living in a real-life nightmare so forgive me if I don't have all the answers just now," read the message Grannell posted on both the Peaches Christ Facebook page and his page under his name."This morning, in London, England I went to collect my dear friend Heklina, who is costarring with me in a Mommie Queerest show here, and found her dead. I do not know the cause of death yet.
"My condolences and love goes out to all of Heklina's friends, family, and loved ones, and the entire LGBTQ and drag communities," he added. "Heklina was an icon in the truest sense — funny, caring, outrageous, and brave. I first saw Heklina perform when I was a young gay man in the 1990s, new to San Francisco. Over the years, I got to know her and helped her find a space for Oasis. I've rarely worked with someone as fierce, creative, and dedicated," Wiener said."Heklina created events and community spaces that spun glitter and giant wigs and raucous jokes into a feeling of home.