“Details of a public memorial will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.
All shows at Darcelle XV Showplace will go on as scheduled per Darcelle’s wishes.
just join us and celebrate her legacy and memory, thank you in advance for your continued support.”
Darcelle XV.Sarah Mirk/Flickr
“This mainstream acceptance of drag performance contributed to a broader societal acceptance of gay rights.
Further, Walter Cole persevered through discrimination during the 1970s and kept the club active for over 50 years.
See Darcelle XV Showplace’s full statement on the performer’s death above.
