#WalterCole aka Darcelle, #GuinnessWorldRecord holder for oldest #dragqueen #performer, dies at 92.
“The family of #DarcelleXV along with her cast and crew are heartbroken to announce that our beloved Darcelle (#WalterWCole, Sr.) has died at age 92 from natural causes,” Darcelle XV Showplace, her #Portland #Oregon cabaret announced on #Instagram.
We ask for privacy and patience as everyone processes and grieves in their own way and at their own pace.
"As the push for LGBTQ rights gained steam, Darcelle became an 'ambassador' to the straight community, and for decades she was known for her charitable work."
Portland, OR, Icon & Drag Queen Darcelle XV Dies
https://www.opb.org/article/2023/03/23/portland-icon-female-impersonator-drag-queen-darcelle-dead/ via Oregon Public Radio
Photo: "Through Darcelle's Eyes"/360 Labs/Oregon Live
#RIPDarcelle #RIPDarcelleXV #Darcelle #DarcelleXV #WalterWColeSr #DragQueen #DragQueens
Banning books goes against Freedom of Speech.
Banning Drag Shows goes against Freedom of Speech.
Don't Say Gay goes against Freedom of Speech.
The @GOP claims to be the party of less government & freedom.
I say the GOP is about repression of rights.
RIP #DarcelleXV
RIP Darcelle. You are a fabulous Portland legend.
Walter Cole was known to the world as Darcelle, and was recognized as the world’s oldest performing drag queen. The performer, who became a Portland icon for gay rights and supported many local charities, has died.