RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine has died all of a sudden on the age of 28.
The fact present contestant, who was often called George Ward exterior his drag neighborhood, additionally labored as a psychological well being nurse.
Ward’s household shared the heartbreaking information on Friday morning UK time.
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“It’s with essentially the most coronary heart wrenching and deepest disappointment to tell you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically handed away,” the assertion learn.
“This can come as a profound shock to most individuals & we perceive there isn’t a simple method for this to be introduced.”
The assertion continued: “As his household, we’re nonetheless processing his loss of life and our lives won’t ever be the identical.”
“We perceive how a lot he’s beloved and what number of lives he has impressed and touched. All we ask is on your persistence and your prayers on this time. We love you Georgie. 30 November 1993 – 18 September 2022.”
Ward appeared on the British model of the favored drag race present, discovering fame on the second collection.
He returned to the NHS to assist out in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic when filming was pressured to take a hiatus.
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Ward mentioned within the collection that his expertise as a nurse “put me in the precise place to have the ability to perceive individuals a bit extra”.
“If you’re a drag queen you’re working with individuals. And to know individuals I believe you go the additional mile,” he defined.
BBC Three, the place RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is aired in Britain, additionally shared a press release on social media.
“We’re all shocked and heartbroken to listen to the information of the passing of George, recognized to many as Cherry Valentine,” Fiona Campbell, BBC Three Controller, mentioned.
“A fan favorite and an inspiration to so many, we had been privileged to have labored with him at BBC Three.
“He will likely be massively missed by his many followers and pals. Our deepest sympathies are together with his household and pals at this tough time.”
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