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Drag star Cherry Valentine, who starred in UK’s RuPaul’s Drag Race, dies aged 28 | Ents & Arts News



RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star George Ward, better known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died aged 28, his family has announced.

Ward appeared in the show’s second series before embarking on a television career and starring in the BBC documentary Gypsy Queen And Proud.

A statement from his family said: “It is with the greatest heartache and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.”

The performer passed away on Sunday, with his family saying his passing will “come as a profound shock to most people”.

“As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same,” their statement continued.

“We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is your patience and prayers in time. hey. We love you, Georgie.”

Ward grew up in Darlington, County Durham as part of the Traveler and qualified as a mental health nurse in 2015 before pursuing a career in drag.

In December 2020, he was announced as one of 12 contestants competing in the UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where he appeared alongside Lawrence Chaney, Bimini Bon-Boulash and Veronica Green.

In his introductory video, Ward described his character Cherry Valentine as “charming”, “dark” and “gothic”.

“If you’re a drag queen, you’re working with people. And to understand people, I think you’ll go the extra mile,” he said.

Ward was the second competitor to be dropped from the show after performing in Rusical and delivering a runway look in front of guest judge Sheridan Smith.

Following his appearance, Ward joined the BBC to create a documentary exploring his Travelers legacy, in which he revisits the community he left at the age of 18.

He has also performed a number of public shows and appeared in music videos by artists such as Charli XCX.



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