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Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine died by suicide aged 28, inquest confirms-Emily Bashforth-Entertainment – Metro
George Ward died in September.
Cherry Valentine (George Ward) died in September, aged 28 (Picture: Getty/PA)
Cherry Valentine, a favourite on Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, died by suicide, an inquest has heard.
The TV star – real name George Ward competed on the popular TV show in series 2.
Leaving fans and the drag community devastated, Ward died in September at the age of 28.
It has now been confirmed that Ward – who was non-binary and used they/them pronouns — took their own life, before being found at home in Hornsey, North London by friend Kate.
In a statement released by their agent at the time, 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 & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced. As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same,’ the statement continued.
‘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 30 November 1993-18 September 2022.’
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