'RuPaul's Drag Race' alum Chi Chi DeVayne dies at age 34
"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.
The statement, shared to DeVayne's official Instagram page, ended by saying her "final words" were a reminder to "never give up."
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.
"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."
