KPRC.Buchanan died surrounded by loved ones including his husband of eight years, Osmar Buchanan, and best friend Natalie Henshilwood.
A real estate agent, former airline worker, and part-time ride-share driver who was active in Houston’s queer pageant scene, he tested positive for the virus following a trip to Kentucky.“The last few days have been really difficult; we’ve had to make a lot of real tough decisions,” Henshilwood said about Buchanan’s illness.While in the hospital and on oxygen, Buchanan, who had high blood pressure and was pre-diabetic, shared on social media that he feared he would die of the virus.His final social post, from August 24, read as follows, according to KPRC: “Well tomorrow is my birthday and I’m still in ICU..