Cecilia Gentili, star of FX’s award profitable present Pose, has died aged 52 years outdated.
The actress’s loss of life was introduced on Tuesday in an Instagram put up, which learn: “Our beloved Cecilia Gentili handed away this morning to proceed watching over us in spirit.”
The put up continued: “Please be mild with one another and love each other with ferocity. We will probably be sharing extra updates about providers and what’s to come back within the following days.”
“Presently, we’re asking for privateness, time, and area to grieve”, the assertion signed off.
LGBTQ+ organisation GLAAD launched a separate assertion confirming her passing, calling her “a pillar within the trans group” and a “devoted advocate”. In line with the charity, Cecilia had “simply celebrated her 52nd birthday, surrounded by mates, family members, and group”.
Cecilia was maybe greatest recognized for taking part in the function of Miss Orlando in Pose, a present celebrating New York Metropolis’s ball tradition by way of the Eighties and 90s.
A notable activist throughout the trans group, the actress devoted her life to elevating consciousness for HIV/AIDS, and fairness for intercourse employees and the LGBTQ+ group. From working for the LGBT Group Middle and the APICHA (initially the Asian and Pacific Islander Coalition on HIV/AIDS) Group Well being Middle in New York.
© Lexie MorelandUpon listening to about Cecilia’s loss of life, quite a few celebrities and politicians paid tribute to the legendary determine.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, US consultant for New York’s 14th congressional district, wrote: “Totally heartbroken. Our group won’t ever be the identical with out you, Cecilia. Thanks for giving us a lot, relentlessly, each single day. You remodeled so many lives and shined a lightweight throughout Jackson Heights, Corona, and past. Que en paz descanse.”
“I’m so sorry for this deep deep loss. I nonetheless can’t consider it. Thanks Cecilia for your whole love and vitality and spirit. We love you a lot and all the time will”, mentioned Gray’s Anatomy actress Sara Ramirez.
Pose co-star Dominique Jackson posted her personal tribute to the star, writing: “I’m deeply saddened by your departure expensive sister! Even in loss of life you might be pressure to be reckoned with, your legacy one among motion, love and compassion unapologetic and true. I thanks dearly for ALL the work you could have finished.”
“You sacrificed you boldly telling your fact and dwelling it and for that you’ve got modified and influenced many lives and the world. I LOVE YOU FOREVER BEAUTIFUL STRONG SISTER! REST WELL! @ceciliagentili72 YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED!” she added.
Cecilia’s reason behind loss of life has but to be introduced to the general public.
