Who was Cherry Valentine, RuPaul's Drag Race UK star, who died at the age of 28

Cherry Valentine, the star of RuPaul's Drag Race, died unexpectedly at 28. The TV star's family acknowledged the devastating news today, expressing their grief.

It is unknown how Cherry, whose real name was George Ward, died. In a statement, his bereaved family said that it was, with the utmost grief, they inform everyone that their George-Cheryl Valentine has suddenly passed away. They also stated that fans will be shocked and that they acknowledge there is no simple way to break the news. They also said that they were still processing his loss as his family and that their lives will never be the same.

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Who was Cherry Valentine?

George Ward, widely known by his stage name Cherry Valentine, was a Darlington, England-based drag queen and mental health nurse.


He participated in the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK after appearing on a television career and starring in the BBC documentary Gypsy Queen And Proud. He was raised as a Traveller in Darlington, County Durham, and certified as a mental health nurse in 2015 before beginning his career in drag. George was one of 12 candidates for the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in December 2020.

How fans and acquaintances reacted to his demise?

Today, tributes to the actor came in, including Good Morning Britain host Charlotte Hawkins. She tweeted that she was heartbroken to learn about Cherry Valentine's death at 28. And she recalled how they met in June in Epsom and how he was so full of life back then that it's hard to believe. She also expressed her condolences to George's family and friends.

FAQs

1.What is RuPaul's drag race?
"RuPaul's Drag Race" is a reality television show in which a group of brilliant drag queens competes in tasks to impress host RuPaul, the world's most renowned drag queen, to win a cash reward, a crown, and the title of America's Next Drag Superstar.

2.How did Cherry Valentine die?
The cause of the death is still unknown, he was only 28.