George Ward, better known by the stage name Cherry Valentine, passed away at the age of 28. Unknown as of yet is the reason of death.
The British “Drag Race” adaptation’s second season included Ward, a model and mental health nurse. Ward’s agent Emma Bunning informed Variety of his passing on September 18 and provided them with the following statement from the actor’s family:
“It is with the most heart wrenching and deepest sadness to inform you that our George – Cherry Valentine – has tragically passed away,” reads the statement. “This will come as a profound shock to most people [and] we understand there is no easy way for this to be announced.