Legendary San Francisco drag performer Heklina was found dead in London on Monday morning, just days before she was slated to co-star in 

the musical theater parody “Mommie Queerest” alongside Peaches Christ

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also known as Joshua Grannell, at the Soho Theatre.

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“I am shocked and horrified to bring this news to you,” read a statement shared to social media by Grannell,

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who said that he went to pick up his friend earlier that morning and discovered she was dead. “

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I know this is shocking news and I am beyond stunned,

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but I wanted to let folks know what has happened. Heklina is not just my best friend, but a beloved icon of our community. I am a mess."

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The Soho Theatre confirmed Heklina’s death in a statement on Twitter.

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