Cecilia Gentili, Beloved Transgender Advocate, Author, and Actress, Has Died

Gentili was a towering queer presence in New York City and beyond, an asylum seeker from Argentina who spent her life fighting for the rights of undocumented immigrants.

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Friends and family notified the public of her passing via a post on her Instagram page on February 6

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“Our beloved Cecilia Gentili passed away this morning to continue watching over us in spirit,” the tribute read

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We will be sharing more updates about services and what is to come in the following days

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At this time, we’re asking for privacy, time, and space to grieve

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Gentili was in the midst of a period of creative flourishing, having released her stunning debut book Faltas: Letters to Everyone in My Hometown Who Isn’t My Rapist in 2022

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In an interview about the production late last year, Gentili told Them that she hoped the show would entertain people

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