Share. Chi Chi DeVayne — the stage name of Zavion Davenport, an accomplished entertainer who competed on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race — has died at … Sahara Davenport resided in New York City with her boyfriend Karl Westerberg, a fellow drag queen who goes by the stage name Manila Luzon and who was a contestant on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race. As soon as the drag queen was found unconscious, he was taken to John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. “I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul. She was previously treated in July for suspected kidney failure. A memorial was held at the Praise Temple of Shreveport in Louisiana with the pictures being shared on Facebook by Precious Memories Mortuary. Sahara Davenport was also a frequent performer on the New York City drag queen circuit. “We’re heartbroken to learn that Chi Chi DeVayne has passed away today. “May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all.”, Chi Chi DeVayne’s light will shine forever in all of our hearts. She was truly a legendary queen. Kalexis Davenport is an actual octopus. As Chi Chi DeVayne, the performer rose to national prominence on Season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in 2016, returning two years later for “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars.” Earlier this year, she appeared on the Apple TV+ series “Little America.”, She spoke of her interest in branching out into a variety of artistic mediums in a 2016 interview with HuffPost, saying she ultimately wanted to be known as “a damn good performer that came from nowhere and took the world by storm.”, “I think people are becoming more receptive to the alternative styles of drag,” she said. New Orleans woman Armani Nicole Davenport, 33, whose birth name is Larry T. Bernard, allegedly injected silicone into the body of Breneisha Hall, 25, born Brad Hall, leading to the woman's death. However fears for her health returned when she shared an Instagram update revealing she was back in hospital. ( MORE : RuPaul on Drag U, Ron Paul, and Lipsyncing for his Life ) “Logo is profoundly saddened by the passing of Antoine Ashley who fans around the world knew and loved as Sahara Davenport,” the Logo network posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, known for her drag-on-a-dime craftiness and Southern Belle persona, has died at age 34. She was 34. The drag queen, whose real name was Zavion Davenport, was hospitalized for pneumonia before passing away Thursday at age 34. pic.twitter.com/ijeOsTrT3g, Davenport was born in Shreveport in 1985 and grew up studying classical dance. Enjoy this fierce collection of dips and splits by Drag Race Queens! By Kirk Fox August 20, 2020 Chi Chi DeVayne (born Zavion Davenport) was a drag queen best known for starring on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Died: Thursday, August 20. Love you, Chi Chi. DeVayne, the stage name of Zavion Davenport… We made it easy for you to exercise your right to vote! edited 2 years ago. Tap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you. After being … So much joy so much light. pic.twitter.com/dlbRex2mNN. Sahara Davenport Cause of Death. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, whose real name was Zavion Davenport, died on August 20, 2020, as first reported by the Mirror. ‘Currently battling pneumonia so I’ll be MIA for a few more days,’ she penned on Instagram. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dead At 34, Known offstage as Zavion Davenport, DeVayne was remembered by peers as "a caring, empathetic and beautiful soul. Aug. 20, 2020 6:13 PM PT “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fans are mourning the death of drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne. Chi Chi was a fan favorite on RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. A … DeVayne's death was announced on August 20, 2020. She underwent a biopsy and dialysis, a procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood. The RuPaul's Drag Race contestant has sadly died at the age of 27, prompting an outpouring of grief from the show that made him famous. She was 34. I love you Chi Chi. 408. Davenport has been seen on television on A&E Network's 15 Films about Madonna, Voom HD's Magnificent Obsessions, and on ABC's daytime soap opera One Life to Live. RIP, Sahara Davenport.You'll be missed. Family members confirmed DeVayne’s death on Instagram, but did not disclose the cause. Keep me in your prayers, I’ll be back soon.’. If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012 at age 27. Sahara Davenport, who appeared on the show’s second season, died in 2012 at age 27. It followed the news that the Drag Race star had been diagnosed with pneumonia, an infection in one or both lungs. Such I caring, empathetic and beautiful soul. An American drag queen, Zavion Davenport popularly known as Chi Chi Devayne died at the age of 34 after he lost his battle to pneumonia. Rest in Power pic.twitter.com/a69JK8wvvT, So much light, kindness, and creative talent. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, a popular contestant on the competition reality series RuPaul's Drag Race, has died aged 34. Chi Chi DeVayne performs onstage during the RuPaul's Drag Race Season 8 Finale Party at Stage 48 on May 16, 2016, in New York City. About Sahara Davenport Drag queen and singer who starred on ABC's One Life to Live and the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race before her untimely death from heart failure at the age of 27. Drag Queen Antoine Ashley Died From Heart Failure By Maria Vultaggio @mariamzzarella 10/03/12 AT 8:26 PM The death of Antoine Ashley, best known as Sahara Davenport … Actor Jeremy Bulloch, who played Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, died on December 17, 2020 at 75. The news came days after the performer, known offstage as Zavion Davenport, was reportedly hospitalized with pneumonia. 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Another one of Kennedy's drag sisters, Bianca Gisele Davenport Starr, was murdered on December 8, 2017. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Zavion Davenport, better known by her stage name Chi Chi DeVayne, has died at 34. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Pictures of her both in and out of drag were placed around the venue and some mourners were dressed in bright colours. Gone much too soon. All present wore face masks and some had Chi Chi’s name and picture printed on them. He wa… During her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, Davenport discussed her use of "designer drugs", such as ketamine, and how her drag mother had to help her out of her addiction. Drag Race season 11 contestant A'keria Chanel Davenport , and other Drag Race Contestants throughout the years ( Honey Davenport , Monét X Change and Ra'Jah O'Hara ) are among members of the Davenport drag family. A … Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne has been given a memorial following her death aged 34. The TV star’s body was placed in a glass display, dressed in a sequinned jacket with black gloves and red-bottomed Louboutin shoes. DeVayne is the second “Drag Race” contestant to have died since the show’s 2009 inception. Drag Race creator RuPaul said he was “heartbroken” to learn of her death. “It’s just showing people that it doesn’t matter — drag is drag and your talent is what’s going to carry you through.”. Days after the procedure she was discharged from hospital and posted a video on social media, telling fans she was ‘about to go home’. The entertainer, whose real name was … The order of service read: ‘Celebration for the life and legacy of Zavion Michael Davenport’ and the words ‘Never Give Up’ along the bottom. Chi Chi DeVayne, a beloved drag queen who shot to fame on the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise, died Thursday in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. SICKENING! 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