RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Lawrence Chaney says he's lost for words following the death of contestant Cherry Valentine.
They both appeared on Season 2 of the BBC show together back in 2020 and Lawrence has described her as "gorgeous and so so talented".
Cherry - whose real name was George Ward - passed away on Sunday September 18.
Taking to social media, Lawrence shared pictures of the pair together and said: "I still don’t have words. Don’t think I’ll ever have words.
"First person I met from Series 2 and she was funny, gorgeous and so so talented. The kindest soul.
"Cherry got on with everyone. There was nothing not to like about her. Very caring beautiful human being!" with a red love heart emoji.
George was raised in Darlington, County Durham as part of the Traveller community and qualified as a mental health nurse in 2015, before starting his career in drag.
A tribute released by their family read: "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 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 ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie. 30 November 1993 - 18 September 2022."
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