Henrietta Robinson, The Queen of South Beach South Florida transgender icon Henrietta Robinson, 79, died Friday, April 3, of complications for COVID-19, according to reports by The Advocate.
She was, the Advocate notes, known as the Mother of Miami Beach, the Grand Lady of South Beach and the Queen of South Beach, among other titles, and had played “an instrumental role in the development of the area’s LGBTQ nightlife and drag scene since 1959.” Miami Pride paid tribute to Robinson on its