RuPaul’s DragRaceUK star Cherry Valentine has died aged 28
Ward appeared in the second series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, before fronting a BBC Three documentary Gypsy Queen and Proud.
Growing up in Darlington, County Durham as a member of the Romany Traveller community, Ward documented the difficulties he faced growing up as LGBT+ for the documentary. Ward, who died on Sunday, previously worked as a mental health nurse before launching his career in drag.A statement from Ward’s family said: “It is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.“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.”He said his training as a mental health nurse put him "in that right position to be able to understand people a bit more.
If you are a drag queen you are working with people. And to understand people I think you go the extra mile.”
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