Valencia Prime, 25, was performing at Tabu Lounge and Sports bar, in the heart of Philadelphia’s Gayborhood, when she collapsed on stage. Drag queen Brittany Lynn, whose real name is Ian Morrison, also shared a message in Prime’s honor Valencia Prime you will be sorely missed.
You were always up for a gig or messaging me afterward saying ‘good job sir. Out & About will always be dedicated to you and all that you did for everyone. Keep twirling ma’am, she wrote on Facebook.
Valencia Prime cause of death: What happened to drag queen?
Tributes have poured in for a drag queen who died mid-performance in Pennsylvania. Valencia Prime, a 25-year-old transgender woman, performed as a drag queen known as Philadelphia’s Plus Size Dancing Diva, according to her Instagram. Prime collapsed onstage and died during a performance at Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar on Monday, Sept. 12, the Philadelphia venue owner told NBC News.
We mourn the loss of a very bright and rising star in the performance community and a person who was always full of life and positivity,” the venue posted on Instagram. “We say goodbye to Valencia Prime, but we will not forget the light you brought to the stage.”
