#RIPQueen Drag Race Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dies at 34
Written by Jazzy T on August 23, 2020
One of the most memorable contestants on RuPaul’s Drag Race Chi Chi DeVayne has passed away after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
In July, DeVayne was admitted to the hospital for a biopsy after suspected kidney failure.
The 34-year-old Drag Queen known offstage as Zavion Davenport, shared a selfie from her hospital bed on Saturday; telling her fans
“Hey guys, I’m back in. Keep me in your prayers, I’ll be back soon.
Currently battling pneumonia so I’ll be MIA for a few more days.”
She died five days later.
My thoughts are with #chichidevayne’s family. She was a true queen, icon, and most importantly a good person. We will remember you Chi Chi✨ RIP queen❤️ always in our heart pic.twitter.com/qysr8lI2lT
— 𝑮𝑾𝑬𝑵 𝑳𝑶𝑽𝑬𝑺 𝒁𝑨𝒀𝑵 (@ICARUSCHERRY_) August 20, 2020
TV Host RuPaul remembered DeVayne in a statement provided to USA TODAY on Thursday.
“I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Chi Chi DeVayne. I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all. On behalf of VH1, World of Wonder and the cast and crew of RuPaul’s Drag Race, I extend my deepest sympathy – from our family to hers.”
