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San Francisco Bids Farewell to Beloved Drag Queen Heklina

  • San Francisco's queer community held an elaborate memorial for drag performer Heklina who died suddenly in London in April.
  • The memorial was held on Castro Street and free tickets filled up quickly.
  • A stage outside the Castro Theatre broadcast the event to hundreds of mourners, many in drag.
  • The celebration was a mix of solemn and joyful.
  • The costs of the production exceeded the budget.
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