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.
Drag performer George Ward, known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28, his family have announced.
“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! 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. Fiona Campbell, controller of BBC Three, said: “We are all shocked and heartbroken to hear the news of the passing of George, known to many as Cherry Valentine. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. In his introductory video for the show, he described his Cherry Valentine alter-ego as “glamour”, “dark” and “gothic”.
The queens of RuPaul's Drag Race UK stars have paid tribute to Cherry Valentine following the tragic news she has passed away at the age of 28.
"As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. My love goes out to their friends and family and everyone who knew them." "You saw what others didn't and showed nothing but kindness, patience and grace. "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! I love you." A'Whora wrote on her Instagram page: "I cannot even begin to process today's news.
The drag performer George Ward, who was better known as the iconic Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28. Ward's family announced the sad news in a ...
Cherry Valentine came 12th place in the overall competition. They spoke about their work as a nurse and said it had: “put me in the right position to be able to understand people a bit more. As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same.