George Ward, aka British drag queen Cherry Valentine, has died at 28.
The star’s rep confirmed the sad news about the “RuPual’s Drag Race U.K.” Season 2 competitor on Instagram.
“Our hearts are broken to share the devastating news that our client George Ward (@thecherryvalentine) has sadly passed away,” read a post on the page of celebrity management and PR firm On the Box Talent.
“Our love and thoughts are with his parents who have issued the following statement: ‘It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced,’” the statement concluded.
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The star’s rep confirmed the sad news about the “RuPual’s Drag Race U.K.” Season 2 competitor on Instagram.
“Our hearts are broken to share the devastating news that our client George Ward (@thecherryvalentine) has sadly passed away,” read a post on the page of celebrity management and PR firm On the Box Talent.
“Our love and thoughts are with his parents who have issued the following statement: ‘It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced,’” the statement concluded.
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- 9/23/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Drag performer George Ward, who competed in BBC reality competition “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” under the name Cherry Valentine, has died at age 28.
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,” Ward’s family wrote in a statement released by his agent, as reported by People.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced. As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same,” the statement continued.
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“We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time,” the statement added,...
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,” Ward’s family wrote in a statement released by his agent, as reported by People.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people & we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced. As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same,” the statement continued.
Read More: Andrew Garfield Gets A Taste Of Drag In Sneak Peek At ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’
“We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time,” the statement added,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
George Ward, better known to RuPaul’s Drag Race UK fans as Cherry Valentine, died on Sept. 18. He was 28. A cause of death has not been revealed.
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,” said Ward’s parents in a statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.
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“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George — Cherry Valentine — has tragically passed away,” said Ward’s parents in a statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.
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- 9/23/2022
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
George Ward, who performed as Cherry Valentine on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K., has died. He was 28. The death was confirmed by Ward’s agent, Emma Bunning, who provided a statement to Variety from the drag star’s family. ‘It is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away,” reads the statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people [and] we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.” “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same,” the statement continued. “We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie.” A cause of death has not been revealed. After being raised in Darlington,...
- 9/23/2022
- TV Insider
Family and friends are mourning the loss of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Cherry Valentine. The Darlington, England native, born George Ward, appeared as a contestant in the show's second season in 2021. In a statement shared to Deadline, his family confirmed he passed away on Sept. 18 at the age of 28. "It is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George—Cherry Valentine—has tragically passed away," their statement read. "This will come as a profound shock to most people, and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced." "As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same," they...
- 9/23/2022
- E! Online
Bad Bunny will soon have a university course taught on him to honour his contribution to Lantinx culture.
Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer known for tackling political themes via reggaeton and Latin trap.
Off the back of the artist’s success as one of the most-streamed artists in the world, a university in San Diego is going to offer a course studying the impact of his work.
San Diego State University (Sdsu) will run the course in 2023 via the School of Journalism and Media Studies.
Dr Nate Rodriguez, an associate director of journalism and media studies at Sdsu, has previously taught similar courses on other significant artists such as Selena Quintanilla-Perez.
Speaking to CBS News, Rodriguez said: "Bad Bunny has transformed reggaeton like no other artist has.”
"He sings in Spanish, he talks in Spanish, he answers reporters’ questions in Spanish,...
Bad Bunny, whose full name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is a Puerto Rican rapper and singer known for tackling political themes via reggaeton and Latin trap.
Off the back of the artist’s success as one of the most-streamed artists in the world, a university in San Diego is going to offer a course studying the impact of his work.
San Diego State University (Sdsu) will run the course in 2023 via the School of Journalism and Media Studies.
Dr Nate Rodriguez, an associate director of journalism and media studies at Sdsu, has previously taught similar courses on other significant artists such as Selena Quintanilla-Perez.
Speaking to CBS News, Rodriguez said: "Bad Bunny has transformed reggaeton like no other artist has.”
"He sings in Spanish, he talks in Spanish, he answers reporters’ questions in Spanish,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
“RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” contestant George Ward, who performed as Cherry Valentine, has died at the age of 28. A cause of death is still unknown.
Ward, who also worked as a mental health nurse, starred in Season 2 of the British “Drag Race” adaptation in 2021. Ward’s agent Emma Bunning confirmed the news of his death, on Sept. 18, to Variety and shared a statement from the actor’s family:
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away,” reads the statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people [and] we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.
“As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we...
Ward, who also worked as a mental health nurse, starred in Season 2 of the British “Drag Race” adaptation in 2021. Ward’s agent Emma Bunning confirmed the news of his death, on Sept. 18, to Variety and shared a statement from the actor’s family:
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away,” reads the statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people [and] we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.
“As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we...
- 9/23/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Cherry Valentine, one of the stars of the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, has died at 28, his family has confirmed. He died on September 18.
In a statement to the press, the family of the drag star, whose name was George Ward, said “it is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.” A cause of death was not stated.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced,” added the statement. “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie.”
Ward...
In a statement to the press, the family of the drag star, whose name was George Ward, said “it is with the most heart-wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away.” A cause of death was not stated.
“This will come as a profound shock to most people and we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced,” added the statement. “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same. We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie.”
Ward...
- 9/23/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Lewis Capaldi has covered US pop artist Olivia Rodrigo’s Number 1 single “Driver’s Licence”
The 25-year-old Scottish singer was recording at Abbey Road Studios for his latest Spotify Singles session.
Capaldi recorded two songs on the day: the Rodrigo cover and a stripped-down version of his recent single “Forget Me”, his first in three years and his third to reach Number 1 in the UK singles chart.
The singer recorded and released the singles all in the same day.
In his “Driver’s Licence” cover, Capaldi maintained the melancholy tone and pacing of Rodrigo’s original song.
This is the Scottish singer’s second time recording for the Spotify Singles sessions. In 2019, he recorded a raw version of Billie Eilish’s “When The Party’s Over” and a version of his song “Hold Me While You Wait”.
You can listen to the latest Spotify Singles here.
In other Capaldi news,...
The 25-year-old Scottish singer was recording at Abbey Road Studios for his latest Spotify Singles session.
Capaldi recorded two songs on the day: the Rodrigo cover and a stripped-down version of his recent single “Forget Me”, his first in three years and his third to reach Number 1 in the UK singles chart.
The singer recorded and released the singles all in the same day.
In his “Driver’s Licence” cover, Capaldi maintained the melancholy tone and pacing of Rodrigo’s original song.
This is the Scottish singer’s second time recording for the Spotify Singles sessions. In 2019, he recorded a raw version of Billie Eilish’s “When The Party’s Over” and a version of his song “Hold Me While You Wait”.
You can listen to the latest Spotify Singles here.
In other Capaldi news,...
- 9/23/2022
- by Megan Graye
- The Independent - Music
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