• News
  • Film and TV
  • Music
  • Tech
  • Features
  • Celebrity
  • Politics
  • Weird
  • Community
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
TikTok
YouTube
Submit Your Content
Drag queen dies during performance at gay bar

Home> News

Published 13:09 18 Sep 2022 GMT+1

Drag queen dies during performance at gay bar

A drag queen has died onstage while performing in the US, leading to an outpouring of grief

Aisha Nozari

Aisha Nozari

A drag queen has died onstage while performing in Philadelphia.

Valencia Prime, 25, collapsed mid-performances and died on 12 September and Prime’s cause of death was listed as complications relating to heart disease. 

Described as a ‘fixture on the Philly drag scene’, Prime’s death has led to an outpouring of support. 

A drag queen named Valencia Prime has died onstage while performing in Philadelphia.
Instagram/valencia_prime

Advert

According to the New York Post, Prime, who billed herself as ‘Philadelphia’s Plus Size Dancing Diva’, was performing at the Tabu nightclub in Centre City when she collapsed.

In the wake of Prime’s death, the venue shared a statement on Instagram that read: “We mourn the loss of a very bright and rising star in the performance community and a person who was always full of life and positivity.

“We say goodbye to Valencia Prime, but we will not forget the light you brought to the stage.”

UNILAD has approached Tabu for comment. 

Advert

Prime’s cause of death was listed by a Philadelphia medical examiner as heart disease and the manner was classified as natural causes.

In a Facebook post, one of Prime’s friends wrote: “[She] was a bright and beautiful star, [whose] selflessness and kindness had been felt from all those who came in contact with her. 

“I mourn for my friend, but also for the loss the gay community has suffered. She was a pivotal influence.”

Advert

Taking to Twitter, Tabu nightclub confirmed a free memorial show will be hosted in Prime’s honour on Monday (19 September) and the venue noted that Prime’s mum will be in attendance. 

A GoFundMe page has also been set up in the wake of Prime’s death, and so far, has raised more than $14,000 (£12,000) for her funeral costs.

Prime’s GoFundMe reads: “Dearest friends and family, it is with a heavy heart that we let you all know that our sweetest Valencia Prime has passed away peacefully.

Advert

“We would love for the community to help her mother and the rest of her family give her the proper memorial we know she deserves.”

It continued: “Some of you have reached out and asked how you can help us during these hard times. We want you all to know that your kindness and support is much appreciated and hasn’t gone unnoticed. 

“As we navigate through these heartbreaking times, we kindly ask if you are able to, to donate funds towards the funeral service. Any donation can be sent to the go fund me that was created on behalf of and with the permission of her mother & family.”

If you have a story you want to tell, send it to UNILAD via [email protected] 

Featured Image Credit: 6 ABC Philadelphia/valencia_prime/Instagram

Topics: US News, LGBTQ

Aisha Nozari
Aisha Nozari

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

7 hours ago
9 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • 7 hours ago

    Diddy denied bail after being found guilty on 2 out of 5 counts in sex trafficking and prostitution case

    Diddy has been denied bail after being found guilty on two of five charges he was facing

    News
  • 9 hours ago

    Donald Trump makes shocking threat he wants to deport US citizens and people are stunned

    Donald Trump has made a threat to deport US citizens following the opening of a migrant centre in Florida

    News
  • 10 hours ago

    Bryan Kohberger speaks for first time in court admitting to how he brutally murdered four Idaho students

    The Idaho murder suspect has spoken out following the brutal murders of four students in 2022

    News
  • 10 hours ago

    Former prosecutor explains why Diddy was found not guilty on 3 out of 5 counts in sex trafficking and prostitution case

    A legal expert has shared his thoughts about why Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of three counts

    News
  • Boy, 11, tragically dies of heart attack at waterpark
  • Madonna's ex reveals why she felt like 'a high class hooker' during the 'sexual ecstasy' of relationship
  • Adult film star Kylie Page found dead at age 28 as company issues heartbreaking statement
  • Male escort alleges disturbing details of what happened at Diddy's 'freak off' parties during trial