Drag Race UK star and the famous performer of RuPaul’s Race UK has passed away at 28 ages. George Ward was also well known as Cherry Valentine who died on Sunday. Also, He worked as a mental health nurse.
Moreover, Cherry Valentine as a RuPaul’s Drag Race also appeared on the second series of the BBC three show. But, Before launching a TV career and fronting the BBC documentary Gypsy Queen and Proud.
Furthermore, Towards the death of the Drag Race UK, his family said. “It is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that Our George Cherry Valentine has tragically passed away”
Also, The family continued. “This will come as a profound to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced”
Moreover, added “As his family, We still processing his death and our lives we never be the same. We understand how much he loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your players at this time. ‘WE LOVE YOU GEORGE’ 30 November 1993-18 September 2022”
Should be noted that A Drag Race Performer Cherry Valentine has raised in Darlington, Durham. He was a part of the Traveller Community and was Qualified as a Nurse based on Mental Health in 2005. Moreover, At this time he was not started his career in Drag Race.
However, In his lives said about his work as a nurse “Nurse put me 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 you go the extra mile”
“I did Drag Race in Darlington behind the Scenes. It was a case of doing it when your Parents are out of the house. And dressing up in your Mother’s Clothes, Strutting round the house in nails. I just wanted to go on and show you wherever you came from. Whoever you are, you can do whatever makes you happy”
Moreover, A Drag Race also, Performed publicly and appeared in Music Videos by artists like Chali CXL.
Additionally, Ellie Diamond, Among of people who appeared in series two alongside Ward shared a photo on Instagram and said. “I’m so sad to even begin thinking about posting this! Cherry brought so much life and laughs to whatever situations. 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 my Sister you will be missed”.
Rest peacefully Cherry Valentine your goodness remains in our hearts.