Cherry Valentine tributes led by Good Morning Britain friend as Drag Race star dies aged just 28
thesun.co.ukGOOD Morning Britain star Charlotte Hawkins has led tributes to her late friend Cherry Valentine, as the Drag Race star died at the age of just 28.
Cherry Valetine’s family confirmed the heartbreaking news today, telling of their "deepest sadness". It is not yet clear how Cherry - real name George Ward - died.
TV star Charlotte, 47, paid a poignant tribute to Cherry on social media as she shared a photo of herself with the star. She wrote: “Very sad to hear that Cherry Valentine has died, aged just 28.
We met back in June at Epsom - so full of life then, it’s hard to believe. “Sending love to George’s family & friends, just heartbreaking.” Meanwhile, Fiona Campbell, controller of BBC Three which broadcasts RuPaul's Drag Race UK, hailed George and Cherry as an "inspiration" to so many.
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