'Drag Race' All Star Chi Chi DeVayne Dead At 34

It’s being reported that RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars fan favorite Chi Chi DeVayne has died. The 34-year-old had been in the hospital being treated for pneumonia.

The news of DeVayne’s death comes from multiple RuPaul’s Drag Race alum. Former contestants and friends like Trinity K. Bonet, Kennedy Davenport, and The Vixen all posted about DeVayne’s passing earlier this afternoon.

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Well that just fucked my week up…… my god… keep us covered and safe! Love you lil sister..rest on @chichidevayneofficial

A post shared by Trinity K Bone’t (@trinitykbonet) on Aug 20, 2020 at 12:51pm PDT

Last month, DeVayne was hospitalized for possible kidney failure. DeVayne revealed in their Instagram stories at the time that they were undergoing three hours of dialysis “to see if they can get my kidneys back functioning.”

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When I first saw Chichi on tv it made me believe that one day I could be there too. I first met her as a fan and I burst into tears. She hugged me, then we smoked! We’ve traveled together a lot since then. it’s an honor to call her sister. I remember making such a big deal about bringing her onstage. I just wanted her to feel the love that so many have for her. She’s incredibly humble & deserves more than the world gave her. I’m glad she’s free from pain. I hope she feels the love today. Zavion will forever be missed. Rest In Peace sister…

A post shared by The Vixen (@thevixensworld) on Aug 20, 2020 at 2:09pm PDT

DeVayne’s Drag Race family and fans have spent the last month sending their love to the season eight and All Stars season 3 queen on social media. Many were sharing graphics that included DeVayne’s Venmo username so fans could donate to their medical costs. All Stars winner Shea Couleé was even donating 100% of the proceeds of one of their prints to DeVayne.

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So i guess its true.. i am num. I dont know what to even do or say.. my baby Zavion Michael Davenport @chichidevayneofficial you fought so hard i am proud of you. REST IN THE LORD HE GOT YOU NOW. Keep dancing with the stars my angel. Im not ok

A post shared by Kennedy Davenport (@kennedyddoftx) on Aug 20, 2020 at 1:11pm PDT

Fans are now remembering the icon on social media for their legendary performances on and off of the Drag Race stage. DeVayne competed in season 8 of Drag Race and season four of Drag Race All Stars. On the show, they are probably best known for their lipsync of And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going. The performance is widely regarded as one of the best in the show’s history.

2. Chi Chi Devayne vs Thorny Thor – Season 8 – Jennifer Holiday, And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going pic.twitter.com/nnWRiGsAsf

— pj capello ♡︎ (@pjcapello) September 1, 2016

RIP Chi Chi DeVayne….such an incredibly talented performer (I am obsessed with this lipsync) but also seemed like a genuinely kind and caring person, this is so fucking sad pic.twitter.com/tCRvZhXnpz

— Will Kellogg (@Will_Kellogg) August 20, 2020

chi chi devayne was a powerhouse. she spoke up for all the disheartened poor kids, and she dominated every stage she set foot on. rest in power pic.twitter.com/hizg6PrAlb

— ◆ nik ◆ (@n1kpope) August 20, 2020