Cynthia Laird

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San Francisco drag artist Stefan Grygelko, aka Heklina, dies

Stefan Grygelko, better known as his drag persona Heklina, has died, his longtime friend Joshua Grannell (Peaches Christ) wrote on Facebook April 3. The two were in London where they were appearing in the “Mommie Queerest” show there, Grannell wrote, adding that he had gone to pick up Heklina that day. “I do not know the cause of death yet,” Grannell wrote. “I know this is shocking news and I am beyond stunned, but I wanted to let folks know what has happened. Heklina is not just my best friend, but a beloved icon of our community.” The news shocked […]

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Support the Bay Area Reporter during these Tough Times

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The Bay Area Reporter’s online fundraising appeal has been extended for another month, due to a matching offer from an anonymous donor. The paper launched the Indiegogo campaign in early April because the coronavirus pandemic has caused grave economic losses for the LGBT publication, which saw a drastic drop off in advertising. As of Wednesday, May 6, just over $24,000 of the paper’s $30,000 goal has been raised. “We have extended the deadline because an anonymous donor has pledged to pay for transaction fees if we achieve our goal and to match contributions beyond it until June 1,” publisher Michael […]