South Africa: Kirvan Fortuin's Final Farewell

analysis

The slain dancer and choreographer was so much more than an internationally celebrated artist. They were also a proud queer rights activist and a beloved child and friend.

It is the day before the funeral of his friend, Kirvan Fortuin, and Lindsay Louis has just finished penning the eulogy he has been writing. "It was difficult. There's just so much to say. It was difficult, but now I'm done. It will basically take the form of a letter to Kirvan," says Louis. After a slight pause, he asks: "Would you like me to read it to you?"

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