1. Cecilia Gentili, ‘Pose’ Star and LGBTQ+ Advocate, Dies at
2. Cecilia Gentili, ‘Pose’ Star and LGBTQ+ Advocate, Passes Away at.
Cecilia Gentili, a beloved LGBTQ+ activist and actress known for her role as Ms. Orlando on the FX drama series Pose, has sadly passed away at the age of 52. The news of her death was confirmed in a post on Gentili’s Instagram Stories on February 6, which stated, “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.” The cause of her death has not been disclosed at this time.
The news of Gentili’s passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from her friends, colleagues, and fans. Dominique Jackson, Gentili’s co-star on Pose, expressed her deep sadness at the loss, saying, “I am deeply saddened by your departure dear sister! Even in death you are force to be reckoned with, your legacy one of movement, love and compassion unapologetic and true. I thank you dearly for ALL the work you have done.” Jackson went on to praise Gentili for boldly telling her truth and changing and influencing many lives and the world.
GLAAD, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, also released a statement mourning the loss of Gentili. They described her as a pillar in the trans community, a dedicated advocate, a striking actress, an incredible journalist, and a sex worker.
Born in Gálvez, Santa Fe, Argentina in January 1972, Gentili moved to the United States at the age of 26 in search of a better life. She initially lived in Miami for five years but faced challenges finding work and battled drug addiction. She also had a period of time where she was involved in prostitution, which led to jail time.
Gentili eventually moved to New York, where she continued to face struggles until she was granted asylum in 2011. She entered an addiction recovery program and began focusing on activism. Gentili worked at The LGBT Center as an intern in 2010 and later served as the trans health program coordinator at the Apicha Community Health Center in NYC from 2012 to 2016.
In addition to her activism work, Gentili held various creative pursuits. She performed a comedic one-woman show titled “The Knife Cuts Both Ways” in 2017. Gentili joined Ryan Murphy’s ball culture drama Pose in 2018, playing the character of Ms. Orlando, a shady woman who offered discounted plastic surgery. In 2022, she released her debut book, “Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn’t My Rapist,” and launched an autobiographical off-Broadway show called “Red Ink” based on the book. She had plans to reprise the show in April 2024 and had been promoting it on social media prior to her passing.
The loss of Gentili has deeply affected her community, as evidenced by the heartfelt tributes shared on social media. Friends and colleagues described her as a legend, an icon, and a pioneer. They praised her for her advocacy, her humor, her wit, and her ability to speak truth to power. Gentili’s impact on the world will not be forgotten, and she will be greatly missed.
In conclusion, Cecilia Gentili, a beloved LGBTQ+ activist and actress known for her role on Pose, has passed away at the age of 52. Her death has left a void in the community, and tributes continue to pour in from those who knew and loved her. Gentili’s legacy as a dedicated advocate and talented performer will live on, and her impact on the world will not be forgotten. May she rest in peace..
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