BREAKING: Chi Chi DeVayne, RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Is Dead

Famous star, Chi Chi DeVayne, known for her appearances in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars,” has died at the age of 34.

DeVayne was a fan favorite on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” competing on season 8 and season 3 of the show’s all-star edition.

DeVayne’s family shared a post announcing her death on the star’s Instagram account.

“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,’” the post read.

The family said plans for final arrangements were still forthcoming and shared “his final words to his family and fans, ‘Never give up!’”

On social media, host and executive producer RuPaul wrote;

“I am heartbroken to learn of the passing of Chi Chi DeVayne.
I am so grateful that we got to experience her kind and beautiful soul.
She will be dearly missed, but never forgotten. May her generous and loving spirit shine down on us all.”

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.”