Cecilia Gentili

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Remembering Cecilia Gentili: A Legacy of Activism and Advocacy

GMHC - LGBTQ+ Advocacy - New York LGBTQ+ Community - Pose - Transgender Activism - Transgender Rights

Cecilia Gentili, a beloved transgender activist and 'Pose' actress, passed away at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and community support.

Cecilia Gentili, a prominent transgender activist and 'Pose' actress, passed away at the age of 52, sparking an outpouring of tributes from the LGBTQ+ community. Her dedication to advocating for trans rights and equitable representation was evident in her work as the Director of Policy at GMHC and the founder of Trans Equity Consulting.

Gentili, originally from Argentina, migrated to New York and dedicated her life to supporting marginalized communities, including trans women of color, immigrants, sex workers, and incarcerated individuals. Her impact reached far and wide, touching the lives of many through her activism, acting, and writing.

Mourners gathered at Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village to honor Gentili's legacy and celebrate her contributions to LGBTQ+ rights. The news of her sudden passing reverberated throughout New York City, with Governor Kathy Hochul recognizing her as a champion for the LGBTQ+ community.

Cecilia Gentili leaves behind a powerful legacy of activism, advocacy, and inclusivity, inspiring generations to come with her fearless dedication to justice and equality.

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Cecilia Gentili, 'Pose' Actress and LGBTQ Activist, Dies at 52 (Hollywood Reporter)

“Our beloved Cecilia Gentili passed away this morning to continue watching over us in spirit,” the announcement read. “Please be gentle with each other and love ...

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Cecilia Gentili, Trans Activist and Pose Actress, Dies at 52: 'Rest in ... (PEOPLE.com)

Cecilia Gentili, a transgender activist who also appeared in the FX series 'Pose', has died at the age of 52.

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Cecilia Gentili, 'Pose' Actor And LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate, Dead At 52 (HuffPost)

The news prompted an outpouring of tributes to the legendary activist.

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Transgender Activist & Author Cecilia Gentili, 52, Dies (Democracy Now!)

In New York, beloved transgender advocate, author and actor Cecilia Gentili has died. Gentili migrated from Argentina years ago and dedicated her life ...

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Cecilia Gentili Dies: 'Pose' Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Was 52 (Deadline)

Cecilia Gentili, an actress from Pose and an LGBTQ+ advocate, has died. She was 52.

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Cecilia Gentili, trans activist, actress, and author, has died at 52 (SheWired)

Gentili worked for the rights of trans people and others, and was an actress on Pose and an award-winning author.

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Trans Icon, Artist, and Activist Cecilia Gentili Dies at 52 (Playbill.com)

Gentili was the Director of Policy at the GMHC (formerly Gay Men's Health Crisis), and the founder of Trans Equity Consulting, which supports equitable representation of trans women of color, immigrants, sex workers, and incarcerated people. In addition to ...

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Community remembers legacy of Cecilia Gentili (Spectrum News NY1)

Mourners gathered at Judson Memorial Church in Greenwich Village on Wednesday to remember Gentili. The trans activist died suddenly on Tuesday, nearly a week ...

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Prominent New York City trans rights activist Cecilia Gentili dies (LA Daily News)

New York's LGBTQ+ community has lost a champion,” NY Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote in a post on X.

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Pose star Cecilia Gentili dies aged 52 as her co-stars pay tribute ... (Daily Mail)

The actress and transgender activist passed away on Tuesday morning, although no cause of death has been revealed.

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'Pose' star and LGBTQIA+ activist Cecilia Gentili dies aged 52 (NME.com)

Gentili's Pose co-star Dominique Jackson was among many to pay tribute to the late star on social media. “AN ACTIVIST, AN ICON, A TRAILBLAZER, A MOTHER, A WIFE, ...

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Cecilia Gentili Dies: 'Pose' Star & LGBTQ+ Advocate Was 52 (Yahoo News UK)

Cecilia Gentili, an actress from Pose and an LGBTQ+ advocate, has died. She was 52. A post on Gentili's Instagram Stories confirmed news of her death, ...

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LGBTQIA+ activist and 'Pose' star Cecilia Gentili dies aged 52 (Euronews)

GLAAD described the trans activist and Pose actress Cecilia Gentili as "a pillar in the trans community" in its statement confirming her death.

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Cecilia Gentili, 'Pose' Actor And LGBTQ+ Rights Advocate, Dead At 52 (Yahoo News UK)

The news prompted an outpouring of tributes to the legendary activist.

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Tributes pour in as trans advocate Cecilia Gentili dies at 52, a week ... (USA TODAY)

New Yorkers are mourning the loss of long-time advocate Cecilia Gentili after news of her passing broke Tuesday.

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