May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all., Chi Chi DeVaynes light will shine forever in all of our hearts. Chi Chi DeVayne, who appeared on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, has died at the age of 34. She was 34. She was diagnosied with scleroderma back in 2018. 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. Rest in Power. How's Your Head Hun: What is Michelle Visage's new lockdown series? RuPauls Drag Race star Chi Chi Devayne has died at age 34. 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 . The world lost a charismatic, fearless and inimitable star; I lost a dear friend. Some types are relatively mild and may eventually improve on their own, while others can lead to severe and life-threatening problems. She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. Followers of the 34-year-old star are shocked to hear of her sad passing - here is what we know. A previous version of this story was first published in TODAY.com. The performer's family confirmed the death Thursday on Instagram but did not . She had been hospitalised in mid August 2020 amid complications from her scleroderma diagnosis. Chi Chi, whose non-stage name was Zavion Davenport, appeared on season eight of the show, as well as season three of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time. Chi Chi DeVayne, a competitor on two seasons of "RuPaul's Drag Race," has died at the age of 34. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Day 22: This is the median amount of days it takes for COVID-19 survivors to be released from hospital. Show More Posts from chichidevayneofficial. DeVayne, cuyo . Some types are relatively mild and may eventually improve on their own, while others can lead to severe and life-threatening problems. CHI CHI DeVayne's death has left fans of RuPaul's Drag Race in mourning. In this retrospective cross-sectional study, we analysed medical records of 1232 assault victims (domestic violence: 111, random assault: 900, prison assault: 221) with . 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 . The reality star was wearing a hospital gown during her latest Instagram update. ", On what DeVayne's legacy will be, Hall responded: "Her legacy will be her heart. Backflips and drop splits were now out of the question even just putting on a pair of tights or getting on stage was sometimes a struggle. DON'T MISSCanada's Drag Race judges: Who is judge Deborah Cox? Something went wrong, please try again later. The star also competed in the third series of the All Stars version of the series. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Many contestants from the show in years past begin touring right away, but that was impossible this year. Basically my biggest platform right now is to share love and joy to other people," she said. Chi Chi DeVayne The RuPaul's Drag Race alum died at age 34 after battling pneumonia, scleroderma and other health problems. she has inspired so many and she has changed this community forever. The date and cause of death were not . closed in 2021. Im sending love to her family, her friends and her fans. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. It has since been updated. The median time from ICU admission to death was 15 days (25th-75th IQR, 7-27 days). 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. When I tell you I come from the streets, I'm not kidding. Chi Chi DeVayne dead: RuPaul's Drag Race star dies aged 34; She was taken to hospital in July - she told her followers on Instagram it was for kidney failure. The news came days after the performer, known offstage as . Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. an iconic queen literally everyone in our industry will always love. ", A beloved international star,DeVaynebecame a household name for fans of"RuPauls Drag Race." The world lost a charismatic, fearless and inimitable star; I lost a dear friend. And the show was there for them," she explained. 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. American drag performer Chi Chi DeVayne, known offstage as Zavion Davenport, died Thursday at 34. RuPaul has broken his silence following the death of former RuPaul's . In a photo posted to Chi Chi's Instagram story this week, the performer said: "Hey guys, Im back in. |. Unfortunately, fan favorite Chi Chi DeVayne -- arguably the best performer out of this season's crop of girls -- didn't make the cut. 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. Now today, this is where we are. I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Chi Chi DeVayne. RuPaul has paid tribute to Chi Chi, saying that he was heartbroken to learn of her death. But when Chi Chi DeVayne, the luminescent swamp-queen from Shreveport, La., first emerged into the werkroom in 2016, wearing a garbage bag shed sculpted with her own hands into a gorgeous couture gown, she made a powerful statement: It doesnt matter what you have or where you come from, its what you do with it that counts On Thursday, after being hospitalized for several days, Chi Chi died of pneumonia at age 34. 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. As Chi Chi DeVayne, the performer rose to national prominence on Season 8 of RuPauls Drag Race in 2016, returning two years later for RuPauls Drag Race: All-Stars. Earlier this year, she appeared on the Apple TV+ series Little America., She spoke of her interest in branching out into a variety of artistic mediums in a 2016 interview with HuffPost, saying she ultimately wanted to be known as a damn good performer that came from nowhere and took the world by storm., I think people are becoming more receptive to the alternative styles of drag, she said. She was a star & without her the world has less sparkle. And there were a lot of limitations, but Chi Chi kept finding new ways to evolve as an artist taking a page from her own book: It doesnt matter what you have, its what you do with it that counts A post shared by Chi Chi DeVayne (@chichidevayneofficial) on Jun 29, 2019 at 8:40am PDT. She explained earlier on: "Currently battling pneumonia so Ill be MIA for a few more days.". August 20, 2020 2:55pm. Chi Chi was the OG Unconventional Materials Queen who could literally spin trash into treasure and who gifted us with the greatest, most heartfelt . [11] DeVayne made it to the top four but was eliminated before Kim Chi and Naomi Smalls; Bob the Drag Queen won the crown. [24] Four weeks later, Davenport was readmitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Rest in Power pic.twitter.com/a69JK8wvvT. Public figure. RuPaul paid tribute to Chi Chi, saying that he was "heartbroken" to learn of her death. 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. 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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. I love you Chi Chi. 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. DeVayne has died at age 34. Check out these locals who made it on reality tv shows. August 20, 2020 2:55pm. RuPaul's Drag Race Chi Chi DeVayne star has died at the age of just 34. "I am literally so upset about Chichi!" She served as a drag mentor alongside Peppermint and Shuga Cain. There are several different types of scleroderma that can vary in severity. 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. This causes scarring and thickening of the tissue in these areas. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. It's crazy. And when you think about what makes television outstanding, I think about stories and the way that television can move you and impact you. Scleroderma can come in different types, with different levels of seriousness. Chi Chi died from pneumonia after being hospitalised for a second time this year. youtu.be/0D9LWfp89QQ. "A lot of people didn't have anyone to talk to or anywhere to go, anything to do. Love RuPaul's Drag Race? August 21, 2020 - 12:16 BST Emmy Griffiths. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Rest in Power. Chi Chi often confided that she feared she would be forgotten due to her limitations, as her health deteriorated. "Outside of the United States, the fans are wild," she told The . 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. "I was hopeful that she would come off this because I have a close friend that's going through a similar situation," Hall, 33, said to TODAY. Ru Paul paid tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne's "kind and beautiful soul", Russian minister laughed at for Ukraine war claims. She was discharged later that month, but went back to hospital again last week - this time, she said, for pneumonia. Chi Chi DeVayne death: How did the RuPauls Drag Race star die and what is scleroderma? A post shared by the other stephen dunn (@notstephendunn) on Aug 20, 2020 at 2:15pm PDT. 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. Love you, Chi Chi. ", Bianca Del Rio 'daunted, excited' for Wembley gig. 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