Drag Queens pay tribute to Chi Chi DeVayne following her death

RuPaul’s Drag Race star Chi Chi DeVayne passed away yesterday at 34-years-old following an ongoing health battle.

Chi Chi, who’s real name was Zavion Michael Davenport, was diagnosed with scleroderma in 2018 and had been in and out of hospital recently for suspected kidney failure and pneumonia.

Her family confirmed her death in a statement released yesterday: “It is with tremendous sorrow that my family and I announce the passing of my beloved son, Zavion Michael Davenport, the world renowned Chi Chi DeVayne.”

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Chi Chi first appeared on Drag Race in 2016 where she came fourth and performed that legendary lip sync of Dreamgirls’ “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”. Chi Chi also appeared on All Stars in 2018 where she came in eighth place.

Since the news of her death many fellow drag queens have been paying tribute to her on Instagram and Twitter. RuPaul has also commented on her passing as well as the organisation GLAAD.

Here are just some of the tributes to Chi Chi DeVayne:

"On behalf of VH1, World of Wonder and the cast and crew of RuPaul’s Drag Race, I extend my deepest sympathy – from our family to hers." –RuPaul (2/2)

— RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) August 20, 2020

❤️❤️❤️ an iconic queen literally everyone in our industry will always love. pic.twitter.com/UspJ3KzQaC

— Trixie Mattel™ (@trixiemattel) August 20, 2020

💔 pic.twitter.com/VBVbOGQM35

— Bianca Del Rio (@TheBiancaDelRio) August 20, 2020

We're extremely saddened by the loss of Chi Chi DeVayne. An incredible talent and artist who will be truly missed. Rest in power, Chi Chi. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WMlUQtuv5r

— Canada's Drag Race (@canadasdragrace) August 20, 2020

https://twitter.com/TheVixensworld/status/1296548640798978048

RIP @chichidevayneofficial.
Always forever a queen in our hearts.
Keep dancing with the angels above and let them have it!!! pic.twitter.com/EshgFSA4XG

— Yuhua (@YuhuaOfficial) August 20, 2020

Chi Chi Devayne was such a light during her season and beyond. She always showed how being humble, honest and your true authentic self will get you far! She was a TRUE STAR and her legacy will live on forever #RIPChiChiDevayne 🌹 pic.twitter.com/Q0VGgyCngr

— Cheryl The Queen 👑 (@cheryldragqueen) August 20, 2020

I love you ❤️ Chichi 👑 pic.twitter.com/woKZv7z7EB

— Alexis Mateo (@AlexisMateo79) August 20, 2020

Chichi was hands down one of my favorite queens to work with. I first met her right after filming s9. We smoked the fattest blunt & she gave me amazing advice I’ll never forget. All my memories with her from the Xmas tours will be in my heart forever. Rest in power sweet angel 😞

— 👑 Farrah Moan (@farrahrized) August 20, 2020

❤️ Chi Chi was truly one of the most supportive queens. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts, and try to work towards being the symbol of kindness that she exemplified for so many. We all love you and will miss you. pic.twitter.com/pOLjEN5pPJ

— Aquaria 🤌🏼 (@aquariaofficial) August 20, 2020

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Im so num right now my heart is broken into peaces.. I couldnt even got see her. 😪😪 I love you always chichi. My dancing angel..

— Kennedy Davenport (@kennedyddoftx) August 20, 2020

Heartbroken doesn’t begin… so sad to have lost such a sweet, endearing sister. RIP ChiChi pic.twitter.com/kv0qGDPvym

— Jinkx Monsoon (@JinkxMonsoon) August 21, 2020

RIP angel 🙏🏻 https://t.co/FVxys8481i

— Katya (@katya_zamo) August 20, 2020

https://twitter.com/TrinityTheTuck/status/1296540232163131392

https://twitter.com/ChipShopBird/status/1296540192707424262

RIP ChiChi 😪💙 What a powerful soul, who’s light will continue to shine bright ✨

— Blu Hydrangea (@BluHydrangea_) August 20, 2020

Vale Chi Chi! 💔

— Courtney Act (@courtneyact) August 20, 2020

The world has lost a true queen, with a true heart. Rest In Peace #ChiChidevayne

— Scarlet Envy (@ScarletEnvyNYC) August 20, 2020

Take a second to celebrate Chi Chi. I remember listening to her on What’s The Tea and being totally enamoured. Very very sad. pic.twitter.com/wm3iDG21Xl

— Crystal (@crystalwillseeu) August 20, 2020

Rest in Power! 💔 So sad and heartbroken to hear of the passing of #chichidevayne you’ll be loved and missed sis! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sYEIRMZ5u9

— Heidi N Closet (@HeidiNCloset) August 20, 2020

Rest In Peace now my beautiful sister #chichidevayne im heart broken.

— Roxxxy Andrews (@RoxxxyAndrews) August 20, 2020

Featured image credit: VH1

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