Cherry Valentine

2022 - 9 - 23

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Cherry Valentine Dies: 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' Contestant ... (Deadline)

Cherry Valentine, one of the stars of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, has died aged 28, his family have confirmed.

We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. “This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced,” added the statement.

Stars of RuPaul's Drag Race UK pay tribute following death of ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Cheryl Hole and Ellie Diamond were among those sharing tributes.

And to understand people I think you go the extra mile.” “We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. “Always someone who was caring and loving, her laugh lightened up a room like fireworks and will forever have a cherry red place in all our hearts! In his introductory video for the show, he described his Cherry Valentine alter-ego as “glamour”, “dark” and “gothic”. “This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.

RuPaul's Drag Race star Cherry Valentine dies, aged 28 (FM104)

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died aged of 28.

We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same.

'Gypsy Queen' and RuPaul's Drag Race star Cherry Valentine dies ... (Sunday World)

The drag performer and nurse, whose real name was George Ward, competed in the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. Ward later starred in a BBC documentary ...

"Our lives will never be the same.” ‘Gypsy Queen’ and RuPaul’s Drag Race star Cherry Valentine dies age 28 Drag race star Cherry Valentine has died age 28.

<i>RuPaul's Drag Race UK</i> star, Cherry Valentine, has passed ... (hotpress.com)

Drag queen George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28. His family announced the news, revealing he passed away on Sunday, ...

George created visibility for LGBT Travellers in the UK and is a huge loss to us all. Irish Traveller, Nurse, and drag queen, George Ward, who appeared on Th Paul's drag face as Cherry Valentine, has passed away suddenly. Glamrou, fellow drag queen and author said: "Winded by the devastating news about Cherry Valentine. And to understand people I think you go the extra mile.” “We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. The performer also fronted the powerful BBC documentary Gypsy Queen And Proud.

Drag Race UK star George Ward aka Cherry Valentine dies, aged 28 (Radio Times)

Drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died aged 28.

Ahead of the launch of Drag Race UK in January 2021, Ward said in an interview: "I’m not just a drag queen, I’m a fully qualified mental health nurse too. I just thought I’d grow up, do my dad’s job, do a few cars up, so to be sat here right now, I feel really proud of myself. I understand both myself and other people a lot more now. Ward added: "Growing up on a gypsy camp, my view of life was really different to others, and doing drag has really opened my eyes, and given me a new lease of life. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie."

Cherry Valentine tributes led by RuPaul as Drag Race star dies ... (The Irish Sun)

RUPAUL has led the tributes to Cherry Valentine after the star's tragic passing.Cherry Valentine's family confirmed the heartbreaking news today, te.

"As we try and process this news, our first thoughts are with their loved ones. “Always someone who was caring and loving, her laugh lightened up a room like fireworks and will forever have a cherry red place in all our hearts! RuPaul has since paid tribute on social media, by sharing a picture of Cherry and writing "So sad to hear. "This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced. "You'll always be a legend, and every day we will celebrate you for your contributions to the world." She said: "We are all shocked and heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of George, known to many as Cherry Valentine.