Shocking death of young drag queen in Havana: “He was a warrior”

The death of a young drag queen in Cuba has caused numerous displays of pain and mourning on social networks.

Known in networks as Josh Bellakito, the young man was facing the fight against cancer, a disease that defeated him in battle this Thursday, according to the expressions of condolences.

“You promised me that you would fight until the end; You promised me and told me that you would be another warrior. I still can't get over the shock that came from reading this news. My friend, pretty boy; Rest in peace and may your trip to heaven be beautiful. I have the consolation that from a distance I was able to accompany you in this very difficult process and that unfortunately had a sad ending," the independent journalist said on his Facebook profile. Hector Valdes Cocho.

Cocho expressed his anger at the death of his friend. “Just three days ago I told myself that I would get out of this and that I would live,” he said.

Other people defined in words the feeling that the death of this young Cuban overwhelmed them.

“Today the earth cries for you for this great void that you leave us, my friend. How unfair is death when it comes before its time, but heaven dresses up to receive you as you deserve, as you were and always will be a giant,” the user mentioned. Roman Duany.

The Internet user Jennifer Gutierrez He assured his “little beep,” the way he friendly identified the young man, that it was sad to wake up to the news of his death.

“I will never forget you, my life, fly high and may your soul rest in peace. "I don't have the strength to continue writing to you," he said.

In November 2023, the death of a very beloved Cuban drag queen in Bayamo, in the Granma province, immediately generated a massive tribute attended by hundreds of people, according to images published on social networks.

Pedro Cutiño He was greeted by hundreds of people who attended his shows in the town, something that made him especially loved and popular.

Recently, the expressions of affection and respect towards Lester García Pérez, a Cuban transformist like "La Lourdes de Cuba", did not wait after learning of his death last Thursday, April 18 in Havana.