Paris Is Burning star Carmen Xtravaganza passes away at 62: “Your spirit will continue to inspire”
Paris Is Burning star and Ballroom icon Carmen Xtravaganza has tragically passed away at 62. On 4 August, the House of Xtravaganza revealed the heartbreaking news in a lengthy post on Instagram. “It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Carmen Xtravaganza’s passing,” they wrote. “Today, we extend our deepest condolences to all who loved her.
As we hold her memory close to our hearts, her famous quote, “… that voice is still there,” takes on new meaning, serving as a reminder that Carmen’s spirit will live on through the love and memories she left behind.
Rest in power, dear Carmen. You will be missed, but your spirit will continue to inspire.” Before her devasting passing, the beloved LGBTQ+ icon had been battling Stage Four lung cancer.
In September 2022, Mink Xtravaganza created a GoFundMe for Carmen to help with her chemotherapy treatments, which ended up raising a total of $6,145.
