But there was a side to Chi Chi whose non-stage name was Zavion that was very low-key. 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. This informed their likability and lovability as fan favorites. At the time of this brief, COVID-19 is on track to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S. for the third year in a row. The world lost a charismatic, fearless and inimitable star; I lost a dear friend. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34 - Los Angeles Times Part of HuffPost News. RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Chi Chi DeVayne is in the hospital with suspected kidney failure. I know that this is soon to even talk about but usually funerals happen quickly. Chi Chi became well known after competing on the eighth series RuPaul's Drag Race. Read our privacy notice. Rest in Power pic.twitter.com/a69JK8wvvT, So much light, kindness, and creative talent. Im heartbroken. Following her time on the show, DeVayne embarked on a number of domestic and international tours, and she was featured on several web series about drag. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Who Is Chi Chi DeVayne? 'Drag Race' Star Dead At Age 34 - Hollywood Life Chi Chi DeVayne The RuPaul's Drag Race alum died at age 34 after battling pneumonia, scleroderma and other health problems. "Our season is super deserving of that Emmy because it's for outstanding reality competition, right? RuPaul's Drag Race star, ne Zavion Davenport, died this week following a battle with pneumonia. RuPaul's Drag Race Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dead From Pneumonia - OK Magazine This season of "Drag Race" premiered only a few weeks before lockdown began, making it impossible for this batch of new queens to really lean into their newfound celebrity. [2] Prior to appearing on Drag Race, Davenport worked two nine-to-five jobs to support himself. It's so entertaining, and the entertainment value from the show is just one of those things that we really, really needed in a time when people were just locked away at home.". See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. 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. They fled homophobic violence. American drag performer Chi Chi DeVayne, known offstage as Zavion Davenport, died Thursday at 34. So much joy so much light. Im thinking we should do a benefit show for her family to help with the costs of her funeral. She was an easy person to like: someone who found pleasure in surprisingly down-to-earth things like gardening and her cat, Maddox, whom she would watch on her security cam when she was out of town. The reality show catapulted her career and brand. Love RuPaul's Drag Race? "Well, knowing that she is so similar to me in so many qualities, it just means I'm doing the right thing. Average life spans change with age as common causes of death shift over time. Her heart was big. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, best known for appearing on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, has died aged 34. RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne has died. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "It comes back to us both coming from humble beginnings, and it's hard to see her go, but I know she will live on forever.". 'Drag Race' star Chi Chi DeVayne remembered as an 'angel on earth RuPaul's Drag Race's Chi Chi DeVayne begs for prayers in - mirror According to EW, the artist was recently hospitalized with suspected kidney . Queen talks exit. "Her laugh alone was enough to win my heart, but there was so much to her that won me over," she wrote on Twitter. The top global causes of death, in order of total number of lives lost, are associated with three broad topics: cardiovascular (ischaemic heart disease, stroke), respiratory (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lower respiratory infections) and neonatal conditions - which include birth asphyxia and birth trauma, neonatal sepsis and infections, and preterm birth complications. The cause of death is pending an autopsy . RuPaul has broken his silence following the death of former RuPaul's . Zavion explained that in Shreveport, where he grew up and first made a name for himself locally as a Black drag performer, there was no room to express femininity out of drag, not even by putting on sparkly pink socks. A previous version of this story was first published in TODAY.com. 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 . In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we analysed medical records of 1232 assault victims (domestic violence: 111, random assault: 900, prison assault: 221) with . Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Cause of death: COVID-19-related complications. She finished in fourth place, but was invited to take part in the spin-off show RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, which aired at the beginning of 2018. The condition sees the immune system attack the tissue under the skin as well as around internal organs and blood vessels. RuPauls Drag Race star Chi Chi Devayne has died at age 34. U.S. deaths from COVID-19 so far, compared to top 10 U.S. causes of death in 2019. Muere Chi Chi DeVayne, estrella del reality de RuPaul's Drag Race Rest in Power. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. "A lot of people didn't have anyone to talk to or anywhere to go, anything to do. Chi Chi DeVayne Dies: 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Alum Zavion - Deadline RuPaul breaks silence following Chi Chi DeVayne's death aged 34 As Covid barrels through China, . Chi Chi cemented her status as an international star. VH1. [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". 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. "I'll be back soon. Davenport, whose stage name was Chi Chi DeVayne, competed on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race and one season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. "I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul. [22] In a memorial post, GLAAD called DeVayne "an incredible performer and such a bright light". She was lovable because she loved. Scleroderma is an uncommon condition that results in hard, thickened areas of skin and sometimes problems with internal organs and blood vessels. 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. The news came days after the performer, known offstage as . 'Drag Race' Stars Mourn the Loss of Chi Chi DeVayne - Billboard While a number of Chi Chi's fellow Drag Race stars paid their respects at the time, the show included a special video tribute to the All Star contestant during the series 13 finale. "She's such an amazing person. RuPaul's Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne dead aged 34 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. WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard | WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19 Week after week, she gave the show everything she had: back flips, front flips, lip-synching while twerking in an upside-down handstand. Im sending love to her family, her friends and her fans. This causes scarring and thickening of the tissue in these areas. DeVayne, whose given name was Zavion Davenport, told Instagram followers last week she was back in the hospital. "We're heartbroken to learn that Chi Chi DeVayne has passed away today," wrote World of Wonder. China: WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard With Vaccination Looking back on this season and looking forwarding to the 2020 Emmys where the show is nominated for 13 awards, including outstanding competition and outstanding host, Hall says the show is deserving now more than ever despite coronavirus or any drama that happened at the start of the twelfth season. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/Getty Images) Justin Townes Earle. So sad and heartbroken to hear of the passing of #chichidevayne youll be loved and missed sis! Part of HuffPost Entertainment. August 20, 2020 2:55pm. 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. "So much joy so much light," she wrote. RuPaul's Drag Race Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dead at 34 - PEOPLE.com In life years lost, COVID-19 outpaces other common causes of death in U 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. How's Your Head Hun: What is Michelle Visage's new lockdown series? The stars family said in a statement: It is with tremendous sorrow that my family and I announce the passing of my beloved son, Zavion Michael Davenport, the world renowned Chi Chi DeVayne, His final words to his family and fans, Never Give Up!. RuPaul paid tribute to Chi Chi, saying that he was "heartbroken" to learn of her death. She had been hospitalised in mid August 2020 amid complications from her scleroderma diagnosis. RuPaul (2/2)". The Leading Causes of Death in the US for 2020 - JAMA RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 2 release date: When will it air. Zavion (Chi Chi went by both names and flipped between she/her and he/him comfortably) looked boyishly conservative in a backwards hat and high tops, but it was his timid demeanour that surprised me most. Remembering 'Deadliest Catch's Nick McGlashan & More Stars We've Lost DeVayne enjoyed using different shades of purple makeup. Chi Chi DeVayne, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star, dies at 34 In a heartfelt and labored message, DeVayne addressed fans: Keep me in prayers. August 20, 2020. Express. ", 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. Chi Chi was the OG Unconventional Materials Queen who could literally spin trash into treasure and who gifted us with the greatest, most heartfelt, lip sync of all time with Jennifer Hollidays And I Am Telling You Im Not Going.. That has definitely been a plus for us.". Known offstage as Zavion Davenport, DeVayne was remembered by peers as "a caring, empathetic and beautiful soul.". Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images. May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all.". There's no cure for scleroderma, but most people with the condition can lead a full, productive life. [11][27] He died on August 20, 2020, at the age of 34. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Rest in perfection. CHI CHI DeVayne's death has left fans of RuPaul's Drag Race in mourning. Two-time "RuPaul's Drag Race" contestant Chi Chi DeVayne has died at the age of 34, TheWrap has confirmed.DeVayne, real name Zavion Davenport, was hospitalized last month with an undiagnosed illness. Drag Race: The most political, troubled season ever? She had been hospitalised in mid August 2020 amid complications from her scleroderma diagnosis. Former contestants and fans of the show also paid tribute to Vhi Chi. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Chi Chi DeVayne dead at 34 - WTHR DeVayne's first stint on RuPaul's Drag Race was aired in 2016, where she impressed the judges with her ingenuity and quick wit. "May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all. Everything has turned in a different direction. Chi Chi DeVayne, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant, Dies at 34 - Yahoo! Her lip sync to Dreamgirls' And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going is also considered iconic in Drag Race history. RuPaul has paid tribute to Chi Chi, saying that he was heartbroken to learn of her death. Now Trump proposals threaten their hopes of U.S. asylum. Verified. Chi Chi DeVayne, season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. pic.twitter.com/UspJ3KzQaC, Chi Chi was truly one of the most supportive queens. There are several different types of scleroderma that can vary in severity. Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, best known for appearing on two seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race. There seemed to be nothing she couldnt do. It's crazy. Davenport was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2018 and, two years later, he died following a bout of pneumonia he contracted after a hospital stay for scleroderma-related kidney failure. [33][34], Last edited on 27 February 2023, at 18:48, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! And when you think about what makes television outstanding, I think about stories and the way that television can move you and impact you. Celebrity Deaths in 2020: Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera, Alex - Yahoo! [5] DeVayne enjoyed using different shades of purple makeup. "I do look forward to the day that we are able to go and show them all what we can do in-person," she added. pic.twitter.com/dlbRex2mNN. Effects of the Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Assault-Related Before filming, the incoming Ru-Girls typically incur a massive personal debt to hire designers and buy materials to prepare for the shows gruelling challenges. Dialysis is a procedure to remove excess water and toxins in the blood from kidneys not performing normally. So just trying to be a beacon of light in these times has been the main focal point of my platform right now.". 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. Public figure. "Im heartbroken to hear about the loss of our beloved Chi Chi De Vayne," "Drag Race" judge Ross Matthews wrote on Twitter Thursday. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Chi Chi DeVayne dies at 34 - NBC News Chi Chi often confided that she feared she would be forgotten due to her limitations, as her health deteriorated. Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death in the U.S. last year, with only heart disease and cancer killing more people, according to data released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control . Her drag mothers were Kourtni DeVayne and Lady Phat Kat. She was previously treated in July for suspected kidney failure. Chi Chi had also been in and out of hospital following suspected kidney failure. Day 22: This is the median amount of days it takes for COVID-19 survivors to be released from hospital. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Chi Chi DeVayne death: How did the RuPauls Drag Race star die and what is scleroderma? 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.