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Stefan Grygelko (June 17, 1967 – April 3, 2023), better known by the stage name Heklina, was an American actor, drag queen, and entrepreneur in San Francisco. Grygelko's mother was Icelandic, and having been born in the U.S., he lived in Iceland in the 1980s; [1] he named his drag character after the Icelandic volcano Hekla. [2]
- American
- April 3, 2023 (aged 55), London, England
- Stefan Grygelko, June 17, 1967, Hennepin, Minnesota, U.S.
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May 31, 2023 · Heklina, a San Francisco drag star and co-founder of Trannyshack, died at 55 in London in April 2023. She was a contestant on the Hulu series Drag Me to Dinner, where she was praised for her humor and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.
Apr 4, 2023 · Heklina, a pillar of the San Francisco drag community, was found dead in London on Monday. She was known for hosting "Mother" and co-founding Oasis, and inspired many local drag performers.
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Apr 4, 2023 · Heklina, a renowned drag performer and co-founder of Trannyshack and Oasis, was found dead in London where she was touring with Peaches Christ. The cause of death is unknown and the LGBTQ+ community mourns the loss of a trailblazing icon.
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Apr 4, 2023 · Stefan Grygelko, known globally as drag icon Heklina, has died. The California-based performer was 54. Heklina was found dead in London by Peaches Christ, a friend and fellow drag performer. The two were in England for a run of “ Mommie Queerest ,” a musical parody of the 1981 Joan Crawford biopic “Mommie Dearest.”.
Apr 4, 2023 · Heklina, a drag queen known for her work in the San Francisco drag community whose impact extends far beyond, has died at age 55. Her friend and collaborator Peaches Christ confirmed the death on ...
Apr 3, 2023 · Heklina, a pioneer of drag culture and a co-founder of Oasis, passed away in London on Monday. She was known for her transgressive, political and hilarious performances, and influenced a generation of artists and fans.
