{"id":493642,"date":"2022-09-17T02:20:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/drag-queen-valencia-prime-collapses-dies-mid-performance\/"},"modified":"2022-09-17T02:20:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T23:20:37","slug":"drag-queen-valencia-prime-collapses-dies-mid-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/drag-queen-valencia-prime-collapses-dies-mid-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"#Drag Queen Valencia Prime Collapses &#038; Dies Mid-Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f2b5619e28\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f2b5619e28\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/drag-queen-valencia-prime-collapses-dies-mid-performance\/#%E2%80%9CDrag_Queen_Valencia_Prime_Collapses_Dies_Mid-Performance_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8220;Drag Queen Valencia Prime Collapses &#038; Dies Mid-Performance \n&#8220;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CDrag_Queen_Valencia_Prime_Collapses_Dies_Mid-Performance_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8220;Drag Queen Valencia Prime Collapses &#038; Dies Mid-Performance<br \/>\n&#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div itemprop=\"articleBody\" class=\"text\">\nA transgender drag queen known as <strong>Valencia Prime<\/strong> tragically passed away Monday night during one of her performances.<\/p>\n<p>According to what <strong>Lieutenant Eric McLauren<\/strong> told <em>USA Today<\/em> on Friday, the woman who referred to herself as \u201cPhiladelphia\u2019s Plus Size Dancing Diva\u201d was performing at <strong>Tabu Lounge &amp; Sports Bar<\/strong> located in Philly\u2019s Midtown Village neighborhood when she collapsed onstage. Police were quickly alerted and were at the scene around 11:15 p.m. Monday night. Medical first responders transported her to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly after.<\/p>\n<p>She was only 25. Just awful\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: Wendy Williams \u2018At Death\u2019s Door\u2019 During 2020 \u2014 Manager Failed To Help<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The bar took to <strong>Instagram<\/strong> to mourn the death of the drag queen. The business posted a photo that read:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cToday we mourn the loss of a very bright and rising star in the performance community and a person who was always full of love and positivity. We say goodbye to Valencia Prime but we will not forget the light you brought to the stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The comments were flooded with love for Valencia. She truly meant a lot to her friends, family, and the community alike:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI love you forever Valencia<\/p>\n<p>Very sad to hear- was a pleasure meeting miss mama<\/p>\n<p>rip angel, you were truly loved <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"customEmoji lazyload\" style=\"margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; vertical-align: middle; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none;\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/perezhilton.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-emoji-one\/icons\/2764.png\" height=\"16\"><\/p>\n<p>the brightest light in the room <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"customEmoji lazyload\" style=\"margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 3px; vertical-align: middle; -webkit-box-shadow: none; -moz-box-shadow: none; box-shadow: none;\" width=\"16\" src=\"https:\/\/perezhilton.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-emoji-one\/icons\/1F494.png\" height=\"16\"><\/p>\n<p>Seeing how many people loved her makes my heart feel a little better.. forever a queen. Thank you Tabu for treating her like royalty\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>She truly meant a lot to so many. It\u2019s just heartbreaking she\u2019s gone\u2026<\/p>\n<p>A commenter who says they\u2019re a cousin of Prime took time to thank everyone for their kind words:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI just want to say thank you guys for y\u2019all kind words about my cousin. It truly means a lot. We are all so hurt and shocked over losing her. This was totally unexpected for all of us. Thank y\u2019all so much for loving her and embracing her and making her feel welcomed. I\u2019m in tears reading all y\u2019all comments. It means a lot. Peace and Paradise Baby.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>You can see the full post (below):<\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cic-lmnuTP7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:640px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cic-lmnuTP7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cic-lmnuTP7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\">A post shared by Tabu Philadelphia (@tabuphillyofficial)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Timaree Schmit<\/strong>, a sexuality educator and burlesque performer, took to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/strong> to mourn the loss of her friend:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis community has suffered so much loss in the last few years. Valencia Prime was a talent and a delightful person. Rest in power, babe.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>So, so sad\u2026<\/p>\n<p>According to what a <strong>Philadelphia Police Department<\/strong> rep told <em>TMZ <\/em>Friday, the young woman died of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. According to Lt. McLauren, an autopsy will also be performed Friday by the <strong>Philadelphia Medical Examiner\u2019s Office<\/strong> to confirm the cause of death.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>GoFundMe<\/strong> has been opened to cover Valencia\u2019s final expenses on behalf of a family friend. Proceeds will go directly to her mother and the rest of her family:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe would love for the community to help her mother and the rest of her family give her the proper memorial we know she deserves.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to donate, you can find the link <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gofundme.com\/f\/valencia-prime?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link_all&amp;utm_source=customer\">here<\/a>. Such a devastating loss, we\u2019re sending love and light to Valencia\u2019s family and loved ones during this difficult time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"highlight\">R.I.P.<\/p>\n<p class=\"image_cite\"><em>[Image via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram\/<\/a><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/valencia_prime\/?hl=en\">Valencia Prime<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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