(She was also constantly on watch to see who was stealing her mail it was almost compulsive!) [7] In March 2018, she was a part of Max Emerson's series Drag Babies, which was hosted by Bob the Drag Queen. I was always a little performer. DeVayne was one of the most popular contestants on RuPaul's Drag Race TV show. The TV personality, 34, returned to hospital with pneumonia just days ago after she had a short stay with . He had a sister, Brittany; a brother, DaRico Wyandon; and two half-brothers, Zachary and Zamien Willis. On Thursday (August 20), news broke that fan-favorite RuPaul's Drag Race queen Chi Chi DeVayne, who appeared on season 8 of the show and on season . Chi Chi DeVayne The RuPaul's Drag Race alum died at age 34 after battling pneumonia, scleroderma and other health problems. Chi Chi was constantly discouraged from going public about her condition for fear it would limit bookings. There seemed to be nothing she couldnt do. ", English drag queen Cheryl Hole, who appeared on "RuPaul's Drag Race UK," tweeted that DeVayne "was such a light during her season and beyond. Her lip sync to Dreamgirls' And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going is also considered iconic in Drag Race history. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. The drag queen, whose real name was . . The talented drag star is thought to have passed away due to complications from pneumonia. DON'T MISSCanada's Drag Race judges: Who is judge Deborah Cox? Im thinking we should do a benefit show for her family to help with the costs of her funeral. "We're heartbroken to learn that Chi Chi DeVayne has passed away today," wrote World of Wonder. Zavion Davenport, best known as Chi Chi DeVayne, has died at age 34, Zavion's mother, Tina Davenport, told CNN . Later in 2018 DeVayne was diagnosed with scleroderma, a condition that attacks the internal organs. Don't miss a beat. August 20, 2020 2:55pm. The entertainer, whose real name was . RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne has died, production company World of Wonder confirmed. Ru Paul paid tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne's "kind and beautiful soul", Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. "I think it's given us a closer connection to the fans because they they've been so active with us online," Closet said. Follow. Chi Chi DeVayne, a competitor on two seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," has died at the age of 34. This year, the tone of her posts took a turn when the entertainer began giving medical updates. The condition sees the immune system attack the tissue under the skin as well as around internal organs and blood vessels. 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"I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul," he said in a statement, posted on the show's Twitter account. [13] The next year, she toured with A Drag Queen Christmas,[14][15] and she was subsequently a cast member of several international live shows featuring Drag Race contestants. We were sitting at home during our season, watching along with them, and it gave us that time to talk and chat with them and really make those connections. Chi Chi was previously also hospitalised in July with high blood pressure and suspected kidney failure, telling fans she had catheters to her heart and kidneys surgically installed before undergoing dialysis treatment. Chi Chi DeVayne is being remembered by her numerous fans. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Her loss is devastating. The reality show catapulted her career and brand. She gushed about the season's popularity, explaining, "So many people even in my family! If you have questions or concerns, How COVID-19 Deaths Are Counted. ", "With COVID and all of the ways the world has literally been falling apart at the seams in 2020 and the way that 'Drag Race' in a lot of ways held so many people together, it connected people who were so far apart. Longtime drag queen Miss Coco Peru remembered DeVayne's laugh. "She had a natural, God-given light within her & she shared it with all of us on Drag Race. "May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all. Some types are relatively mild and may eventually improve on their own, while others can lead to severe and life-threatening problems. Scleroderma is a rare and incurable autoimmune disorder that causes a tightening of the skin and joints and a hardening of the internal organs. Chi Chi DeVayne, a beloved drag queen who shot to fame on the RuPauls Drag Race franchise, died Thursday in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, best known for appearing on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. Rest in Power. Its hard when you go from being at the top of your game and then … something like this hits, she said. [30][31][32] In 2022, director Stephen Dunn announced that DeVayne was meant to play the character Bussy on Queer as Folk, but she was replaced by Armand Fields after she died. The news came days after the performer, known offstage as . ", "In Memory of Chi Chi DeVayne and Her Everlasting Legacy", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chi_Chi_DeVayne&oldid=1141950824, This page was last edited on 27 February 2023, at 18:48. Last year, at a time when getting into drag had become more of a challenge, the minute she found out my mother went into hospital, she leapt into quick-drag to record a video message to help lift Moms spirits. Chi Chi DeVayne, a beloved star of the hit VH1 reality series "RuPaul's Drag Race," has died. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Chi Chi cemented her status as an international star. You can unsubscribe at any time. The drag queen, whose real name was . "she started with nothing and never gave up. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, best known for appearing on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Follow NBC Out on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. COVID-19 claimed 340,000 lives in 2020, 475,000 lives in 2021, and so far, has taken 230,000 lives in 2022 through September. Julie Newmar, and the surname DeVayne came from the DeVayne drag family of Shreveport. she wrote onTwitterThursday. pic.twitter.com/pOLjEN5pPJ. Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images. DeVayne, whose off-stage name was Zavion Davenport told . 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She fought through her pain at the time to deliver a chilling performance that shook the entire cast and crew. RuPaul paid tribute to Chi Chi, saying that he was "heartbroken" to learn of her death. Read about our approach to external linking. Fatal ischemic events (venous or arterial) occurred in 13% of the cases. [25][26] During that time, he made his final social media post, a video asking fans to keep him in their prayers and promising to "be back soon". Corrections and clarifications: An earlierversion of this story had an incorrect title for Joe Patterson and diagnosis date for DeVayne. "She was a TRUE STAR and her legacy will live on forever.". She explained earlier on: "Currently battling pneumonia so Ill be MIA for a few more days.". When she wasnt absorbed in security cam footage, she loved watching camp films, like Little Shop of Horrors and Death Becomes Her, and action movies too disaster movies were her favourite. With so many people sitting at home, some people have no jobs People are really struggling. DeVayne's first name, Chi Chi, was inspired by the character Chi-Chi Rodriguez from To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything!Julie Newmar, and the surname DeVayne came from the DeVayne drag family of Shreveport. Zavion Michael Davenport was born on September 24, 1985, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Alberteen Wyandon and Zan Davenport III. When I tell you I come from the streets, I'm not kidding. There are several different types of scleroderma that can vary in severity. [24] Four weeks later, Davenport was readmitted to the hospital with pneumonia. [11][27] He died on August 20, 2020, at the age of 34. RuPaul, the host of the eponymous reality show, remembered DeVayne in a statement provided to USA TODAY on Thursday. 541 posts. So the kindness of her and the sweetness is truly a thing that will live on.". Rest in Power! Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. Earlier this year, DeVayne revealed she had been diagnosed withscleroderma in an interview onHey Qween. What's the least exercise we can get away with? CHI CHI DeVayne's death has left fans of RuPaul's Drag Race in mourning. She put herself on the global map with appearances on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Cause of death: Complications from COVID-19. My uncle used to stage talent shows with all us cousins, and my mom saw something in me. Chi Chi was previously also hospitalised in July with high . She was 34. RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne has died, production company World of Wonder confirmed. pic.twitter.com/ijeOsTrT3g, Davenport was born in Shreveport in 1985 and grew up studying classical dance. The death of DeVayne is just another rough moment for 2020. Chi Chi DeVayne dead :Chi Chi's cause of death is yet to be revealed (Image: GETTY) READ MORE. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. [8] HuffPost's James Michael Nichols said she "was the dark horse [of the] season, walking through the doors in the first episode in a dress literally made out of garbage bags". Season 12 winner Jaida Essence Hall and Miss Congeniality winner Heidi N Closet sat down with TODAY to reflect on this life-changing last year. Assigning a cause of death is never straightforward, but data on excess deaths suggest coronavirus death tolls are likely an underestimate. She had completely surprised herself. Just informed that zavion aka chi chi devayne has passed away rest in no more pain, no more worry and no more sorrow #chichidevayne #rip #rupaulsdragrace #canadasdragrace #dragqueen #rupaul #makeup #mua #makeupslaves #makeupvideo #makeupideas #makeupgeek pic.twitter.com/CdV3KBsW1v, MORE : RuPaul heartbroken after Drag Race star Chi Chi Devaynes death as she pens emotional tribute. "So much joy so much light," she wrote. 4 According to provisional data, in 2020, there were notable changes in the number and ranking of deaths compared with 2019. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. 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Family members confirmed DeVayne's death on Instagram, but did not disclose the cause. ET. "Our hearts are with all of Chi Chi's loved ones today," GLAAD continued. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, ChiChi died after being admitted into hospital, Chi Chi is known for RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars. Im sending love to her family, her friends and her fans. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul," he said in a statement, posted on the show's Twitter account. 08/20/2020. But she didnt surprise me. View our online Press Pack. This article exists as part of the online archive for HuffPost Canada. The glamorous star often shared details of performances and travels around the world, as well asbehind-the-scenes footage, on social media. [11] DeVayne made it to the top four but was eliminated before Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls; Bob the Drag Queen won the crown. found a typed note on a hospital desk in recent days urging them to "try not to write respiratory failure caused by Covid" as the primary cause of death . RuPaul's Drag Race Chi Chi DeVayne, has passed away at the age of 34. Everything has turned in a different direction. [7], The finale episode of RuPaul's Drag Race season 13the first to air after DeVayne's deathcontained a tribute segment wherein RuPaul and several former contestants shared memories of DeVayne's life and work. Her future was bright. Chi Chi's lip sync to Dreamgirls' And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going is also considered iconic in Drag Race history. Chi Chi DeVayne, known for her appearances in "RuPaul's Drag Race" and " RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars ," has died after a battle with pneumonia. DeVayne began her drag career in her native Shreveport, Louisiana, where she was known locally prior to her 2016 debut on Drag Race. Age: 86. [11][25] Two days later, he posted an update on social media, saying, "I let it go too long without going to the doctor, and these are the consequences". RuPaul's Drag Race star, ne Zavion Davenport, died this week following a battle with pneumonia.The cause of death is pending an autopsy . At the time, I was working in New Orleans, doing research for the Queer As Folk reboot, for which one of the lead roles was written specifically for Chi Chi. May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all. [4], DeVayne's first name, Chi Chi, was inspired by the character Chi-Chi Rodriguez from To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! It is thought that Chi Chis condition was a result of a diagnosis she had received in 2018 for scleroderma. Chi Chi was the dark-horse this season, walking through the doors in the first episode in a dress literally made out of garbage bags. Unfortunately, fan favorite Chi Chi DeVayne -- arguably the best performer out of this season's crop of girls -- didn't make the cut. The news came days after the performer, known offstage as Zavion Davenport, was reportedly hospitalized with pneumonia. Fans of Chi Chi have since taken to social media to pay tribute. Performers and Drag Queens the world over are paying tribute to late RuPaul's Drag Race Star Chi Chi DeVayne who has died at the age of 34. They fled homophobic violence. She spoke openly about her struggles, becoming an advocate for Scleroderma awareness, and she vowed to switch up her drag, adapting to the limitations of her own body. Zavion Michael Davenport (September 24, 1985 August 20, 2020), better known by the stage name Chi Chi DeVayne, was an American drag queen and reality television personality who came to international attention on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race and on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. And when you think about what makes television outstanding, I think about stories and the way that television can move you and impact you. COVID-19-related MODS had a median time from ICU admission to death of 14 days (25th-75th IQR: 7-19 days), while only one death had occurred during the first 3 days since ICU admission. Chi Chi DeVayne, a competitor on two seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," has died at the age of 34. The cause of death was not immediately reported. [22] In a memorial post, GLAAD called DeVayne "an incredible performer and such a bright light". Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. [17] She was eliminated in the fourth episode,[18] originally placing seventh, but she ultimately finished eighth after Morgan McMichaels returned to the competition. Rest in Power pic.twitter.com/a69JK8wvvT. the reality star continued. When she walked through the door, she was nothing like I expected. RuPaul's Drag Race Chi Chi DeVayne star has died at the age of just 34. RuPaul (1/2), "On behalf of VH1, World of Wonder and the cast and crew of RuPauls Drag Race, I extend my deepest sympathy - from our family to hers." The show's host RuPaul mourned her passing. She was 34 years old. World Health Organization Coronavirus disease situation dashboard presents official daily counts of COVID-19 cases and deaths worldwide, along with vaccination rates and other vaccination data, while providing a hub to other resources. pic.twitter.com/sYEIRMZ5u9. DeVayne said of the experience: "It changed everything in my life. TheShreverport Times, part of the USA TODAY Network, confirmed the news Thursday with Joe Patterson, the manager of Louisiana's Central Station nightclub, who is in communication with the family. 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