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“Pose” actress, LGBT activist Cecilia Gentili dies at 52

'Pose' actress and New York City activist Cecilia Gentili has died, with Dominique Jackson honoring her as a 'phenomenal human being.'

Cecilia Gentili — a legendary activist among the New York City queer scene who went on to star opposite Dominique Jackson in FX's beloved TV series Pose — has died at age 52 Jackson shared on social media alongside a clip of the pair performing on Pose, on which Gentili played Miss Orlando, who first appeared on season 1 as a New York City woman who provides deeply discounted cosmetic surgery. Earlier, Jackson shared another post about Gentili's death, in which she elaborated on her relationship to the community staple who dedicated a large portion of her life to advancing LGBTQIA+ causes through advocation primarily for HIV/AIDS awareness as well as equity for sex workers and transgender people.

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