RuPaul's Drag Race UK's Ellie Diamond leads tributes to Cherry Valentine after death aged 28
ok.co.ukRuPaul's Drag Race UK star Ellie Diamond has led the tributes to Cherry Valentine after it was announced they had tragically died aged 28.
Cherry's, whose real name is George Ward and passed away on Sunday, family said in a statement: "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.
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." Cherry Valentine's representative told OK! in a statement: "As his agent, it goes without saying that my heart is broken. "George was a truly special person with enormous talent and a bright future ahead.
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