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RIP: Remembering the beloved LGBTQ+ figures we lost in 2023

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From actors to athletes to activists, here are just some of the noteworthy LGBTQ+ names we mourned over the last 12 months.

RIP…A post shared by House of Xtravaganza (@houseofxtravaganza)Subscribe to our daily newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.Carmen Xtravaganza joined the House of Xtravaganza ballroom family in 1985.

The model and singer died in early August following a battle with lung cancer.​​”It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Carmen Xtravaganza’s passing,” the House announced on Facebook. “Throughout the 1980s, Carmen reigned on the runways as one of the House of Xtravaganza’s ‘impossible beauties.’”“In 1988, Carmen’s star shined even brighter when she graced the cover of the Village Voice for an article by Donald Suggs titled ‘Venus Envy: The Drag Balls of Harlem.’ This moment was pivotal as the House Ballroom scene began gaining mainstream attention.”“Carmen’s unforgettable appearance alongside her sister Brooke in the 1990 film Paris Is Burning showcased her candidness and humor as she shared her experiences as a trans woman.

Her openness and bravery helped pave the way for others, leaving an enduring legacy of acceptance and love.”Actor Paul Reubens will be better known to millions for his comic creation, Pee Wee Herman.

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