‘Pose’ actress Cecilia Gentili dies at 52: ‘A pillar in the trans community’
“Pose” star and transgender activist Cecilia Gentili died Tuesday at the age of 52.
The sad news was shared on the actress’ Instagram page – although the cause of her death has not yet been made public.
“Our beloved Cecilia Gentili passed away this morning so we can remember her in spirit,” the statement said.
“Please be gentle with each other and love each other fiercely.”
Fans can expect “more updates about the services and what’s to come in the coming days.”
“At this time, we are asking for privacy, time and space to grieve,” the statement concluded.
Shortly thereafter, LGBTQIA+ advocacy group GLAAD also announced the news on their Instagram, praising Gentili for her commitment to service to the trans community.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Cecilia Gentili,” they wrote. “Cecilia was a pillar in the trans community, a dedicated advocate, a brilliant actress on the hit TV program ‘Pose,’ an incredible journalist and a sex worker.”
He noted that Gentili “just celebrated his 52nd birthday, surrounded by friends, loved ones and the community.”
According to the nonprofit, Gentili worked with many different organizations, even founding Trans Equality Consulting and Decrim NY — “a coalition that works toward the criminalization, imprisonment, and decriminalization of sex workers.” doing.”
He also released a memoir in 2022 titled “Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Is Not My Rapist”, which won the American Library Association’s 2023 Stonewall Book Award.
Gentili, who came of age in the mid-80s, grew up in Argentina and received asylum in the United States in 2012, according to Playbill.
She later had a role in the first season of “Pose”, in which she played a woman named Miss Orlando who provides discounted plastic surgery to trans women.
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Following the news of her demise, many of her co-stars, including Dominic Jackson, paid emotional tributes to the late actress on social media.
“An activist, an icon, a trailblazer, a mother, a wife, an actress and comedian, an amazing sister and an extraordinary human being! 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖,” Jackson captioned a clip of the two.
Above the visual, she wrote, “Rest in strength and success beautiful sister.”
Similarly, Angelica Ross reposted a photo of Gentili on her Instagram Story, writing, “Rest in peace. I love seeing you shine with our lovely sisters at @poseonfx.
Although an official memorial service for Gentili has not yet been announced, many of his fans gathered at a New York City church on Wednesday night to pay their respects to the artist.
