The legendary drag performer died on Thursday (20 August) at the age of 34 following a battle with pneumonia, according to friends and family who posted their condolences on social media.
Chi Chi – birth name Zavion Davenport – was best known for appearing on the eighth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, where she placed fourth, and the third season of All Stars.
The star was originally admitted to hospital in July with suspected kidney failure, saying she had trouble with her breathing and “high blood pressure”.
Chi Chi was discharged a few days later, but in a video posted to Instagram earlier this week, she revealed that her health has gotten worse. “Hey guys, I’m back in,” Chi Chi said in her Instagram story. “Keep me in your prayers, I’ll