Culture August 21, 2020

'RuPaul's Drag Race' alum Chi Chi DeVayne dies at age 34

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"RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Chi Chi DeVayne has died at age 34.

News of the fan-favorite drag queen -- birth name Zavion Davenport -- came Thursday in a statement from her family.

"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,'" the statement began.

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The statement, shared to DeVayne's official Instagram page, ended by saying her "final words" were a reminder to "never give up."

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No cause of death was mentioned, but this comes just days after DeVayne, who had been struggling health-wise the past few weeks, confirmed she was back in the hospital.

DeVayne first competed on season 8 of "RuPaul's Drag Race," coming in fourth place. Later, she placed eighth on the third season of the beloved show's all-star version.

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"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," RuPaul said of the sad news in a statement.

"She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten," the Emmy-winning host continued. "May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all."