RuPaul's Drag Race stars lead heartfelt tributes to Cherry Valentine after 'shock' death

RuPaul's Drag Race stars have led the tributes to Cherry Valentine.

Real name George Ward, the UK season two star's tragic death was announced in a heartbreaking statement from his family this morning.

Aged just 28, he passed away on Sunday, September 18, his family have confirmed.

Tributes have poured in across social media after the devastating news was announced.

Drag Race UK series one star Cheryl Hole, real name Luke Underwood-Bleach, led the outpouring of support from Cherry's show sisters.

"I never thought I’d have to write something like this about such a talented and beautiful person that was Cherry," they said.
Now, live here its not for ever, for any of us!
People die all the time! As i said, every day over 100 k people die all over the world and they meet their Creator!
How many of them are ready i wonder
Was George AKA Cherry ready?
This is the question that only God has the answer,
Condolences to the family and prayers
God bless guys and please subscribe to my channel

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