Monday, September 26, 2022

INTO FABULON


It is with said new last week I received from a drag friend, the passing and sudden death of the stunning and fabulous queen, Cherry Valentine, who was the creation of George Ward...gone all too soon at 28. I became familiar with Cherry on her online virtual shows during the pandemic, and we got to DM-ing and emailing back and forth a lot during that time, and I was thrilled when she got on to Season 1 of Drag Race UK, where the show there is known for its glamour, camp and hilarity, three things Cherry possessed. But Cherry behind the scenes, was very open with the way she talked about her own experiences. She shared her difficulties growing up LGBT and giving a voice to a subject and people that many may not know about. She worked with many youth LGBT charities and spoke strongly about the importance of mental health, having qualified as a mental health nurse during the pandemic, before venturing into the world of drag. She often said drag was a "lifeline" during the Covid pandemic in which she was involved in the whole vaccine, and later the booster effort. She even popped in here many times to check out my drag posts, you may have caught her. Like so many queens, she too touched lives of so many who like myself, am in complete shock. Her performances on stage and her style were inspiring and leaving us in awe. 

See you in Fabulon Cherry

George "Cherry Valentine" Ward
November 30 1993- September  18, 2022

20 comments:

  1. What a beautiful man. So sorry to hear this. Always sad when they exit before their time. Her legacy remains. Wishing you the best, my dear. Never easy to lose a friend. Kizzes.

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  2. RIP, Cherry. such a bright soul with a promising future, and a kind heart. My heart is with her family.

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  3. It's always sad when someone dies so young.

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  4. How sad!!! I remember seeing her here and I adored her on the UK season 1 show. How sad and heartbreaking. 28?!?!? Her aesthetic was GORGEOUS. Also, it was so cool she was a mental health nurse.

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  5. So young; so sad.
    RIP

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  6. She was an inspiration, beautiful, and we are so lucky to have seen her perform.

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  7. Anonymous9/27/2022

    Tundra Bunny here...What a sad loss of talent! I'm sure George Ward/ Cherry Valentine will be missed by many people, not least his family and friends.

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  8. RIP, Cherry. 28 is far too young. And I very much like that she worked with LGBT youth charities.

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  9. Was so sorry to read this the other day. Way too young.

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  10. Gone too soon. RIP. Red was certainly her colour.

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  11. Pat Lark9/27/2022

    Damn.... So very sorry, Maddie.

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  12. This is so sad to wake up to. RIP Cherry. Far too young to pass away.

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  13. 28 is no age at all; her family and friends must be desolated

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  14. I absolutely loved her on that season. Her looks were off the hook. So sad to read this. I was shocked when I heard it.

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  15. Rip... Rest well. You will be missed. Keep being you Cherry.

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  16. Absolutely gutted. She really was a beacon of love and light.

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  17. I am so heartbroken. Many prayers and lots of love to his family, friends, work associates, and the drag community!!! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

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  18. This is why I missed your blog. I miss stuff like this. How did I miss this????

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  19. Her dress looks like a huge red candy! As a man, he was very handsome indeed!

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Go ahead darling, tell me something fabulous!