RuPaul’s Drag Race UKseason 2queen Cherry Valentine has died at age 28.
“We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of George Ward, a.k.a.
Cherry Valentine,“Drag Raceproduction companyWorld of Wonderconfirmed on Instagram.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ season 2 star Cherry Valentine has died at age 28.World of Wonder
Cherry’s love and irresistibly infectious laugh touched the lives of so many.
Our deepest condolences go out to her family and friends.”
“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.
We love you, Georgie.”
Before joining the cast, she worked through the coronavirus pandemic as a nurse for the National Health Service.
She also appeared in Charli XCX’s “Good Ones” music video in late 2021.
“Completely devastated and shook by the news about our friend Cherry.
She was extremely kind, generous and talented,” Tia tweeted.
Season 2 runner-up Bimini Bon-Boulash said she was “at a loss for words.”
“One of those souls so pure, so raw, so real.
I’m incredibly lucky to have known George and witnessed their infectious spirit,” Bimini tweeted.
“Their patience and kindness was their superpower.
They saw you for you and not many people have that empathetic trait.”
Season 1 winnerThe Viviennealso tweeted that she had “no words” upon learning of Cherry’s passing.
Such a sweetheart who had achieved so much for her communities.
Condolences to everyone who knew her.
“Cherry, you beautiful soul.
“I only wish you were here to teach me more.
You were one of a kind with a laugh as big as your heart.
This is truly heartbreaking.
Rest peacefully, superstar.”
“Be free, Angel,” she wrote.
Cherry is the third globalDrag Racequeen to have died since the franchise launched in 2009.
