Steven Paston / Getty ImagesDrag performer Cherry Valentine — whose legal name is George Ward — has died, according to their family. They were 28 years old.RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.World of Wonder — the production company behind the BBC Three reality series — confirmed the death of Valentine with a statement on social media.the statement began
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,” the statement reportedly said. “This will come as a profound shock to most people we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.” ” examined Valentine's expulsion from the Roma community they grew up in after coming out. During the documentary, Valentine explored how to meld their drag persona and Roma roots. The documentary also followed Valentine's work as a mental health nurse throughout UK’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout. War was asked by the COVID-19 vaccination they worked at to appear as Cherry Valentine to promote vaccines.