2. Sahara Davenport, one of the most popular stars on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” reportedly died at age 28. Manila Luzon Opens Up About Sahara Davenport’s Death In Latest “RuPaul Drives”: WATCH by Dan Avery 11/25/2013. She was the sixth queen eliminated on episode 6 placing 7th after losing her third time in the bottom 2 when she lip-synced against Jujubee to the song "Black Velvet" by Alanna Myles. 1 Entrance 1.1 Season 7 1.2 All Stars 3 2 RuPaul's Drag Race 3 About Kennedy Davenport 4 Drag Name Origin & Name Yodel 5 Memorable Quotes 6 Trivia 7 Gallery 7.1 Season 7 Looks 7.2 All Star 3 Looks 8 … She is also known for dating Rupaul's Drag … Entertainer. It is with a heavy heart that I report that Sahara Davenport (aka Antoine Ashley), the seventh-place finalist of "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 2 and longtime boyfriend of Season 3 "Drag Race" runner-up Manila Luzon (aka Karl Westerberg), shockingly passed away over the … Sahara Davenport, Star of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 2, Dead at Age 27 by Sue Funke 10/2/2012. Davenport was best known as a contestant on the second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race". The family and friends of Sahara Davenport, also known as Antoine Ashley, have just released the following statement about the cause of Sahara’s sudden passing: It is with the greatest sadness that we must confirm the death of Antoine Ashley, also known as Sahara Davenport, from the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Antoine Ashley, also known as Sahara Davenport, died on Oct. 1, 2012. If you are a long-time fan of the drag-racing reality television show of RuPaul's Drag Race, I am sure you are familiar with Sahara Davenport, a Sahara Davenport Dies at 27, “RuPaul… He was announced as one of the fourteen contestants in season seven of RuPaul's Drag Race on March 2, 2015, where he placed fourth overall. (MORE: RuPaul on Drag U, Ron Paul, and Lipsyncing for his Life) “Logo is profoundly saddened by the passing of Antoine Ashley who fans around the world knew and loved as Sahara Davenport,” the Logo network posted on its Facebook page on Tuesday. But Logo, the … After this, he made a one-episode appearance on Skin Wars with fellow Drag Race … Huffington Post have reported on the news, after rumors of his death began to surface today (October 2, 2012). Drag queen and singer who starred on ABC's One Life to Live and the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race before her untimely death from heart failure at … DeVayne is the second contestant from Drag Race to have died since the show's inception, following the death of season 2 contestant Sahara Davenport, who died of heart failure in 2012. Davenport was best known as a contestant on the second season of RuPaul… Antoine Ashley, a singer, dancer and drag queen who competed on the second season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" using the name Sahara Davenport, has … Sahara Davenport … Antoine Ashley, who appeared the Logo series under the moniker Sahara Davenport, has died at the age of 27. The RuPaul’s Drag Race family has lost a member. Antoine Ashley (December 17, 1984 – October 1, 2012), better known by the name Sahara Davenport, was an American drag queen, singer, reality television personality, and classically trained dancer. No details have been reported about Davenport's death, but various people close to him have confirmed the news, including RuPaul and "Drag Race" judge Michelle Visage. Davenport era mais conhecido por ter sido um dos competidores na segunda temporada da RuPaul's Drag Race. Kennedy Davenport is the stage name of Reuben Asberry Jr., a drag performer who competed in Season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race and Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore at age 27. Davenport first appeared on television in the eighth season of America's Got Talent in 2013. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The RuPaul's Drag Race contestant has sadly died at the age of 27, prompting an outpouring of grief from the show that made him famous. "Shocked & heartbroken over @SaharaDavenport," tweeted RuPaul. The representative for "RuPaul's Drag Race" star Antoine Ashley, also known as Sahara Davenport, said Wednesday that he his client died from heart failure this week. A star on season two of "RuPaul's Drag Race," Davenport competed alongside 11 other drag queen contestants to become America's Next Drag Superstar. Antoine Ashley, better known by the name Sahara Davenport, was an American drag queen, singer, reality television personality, and classically trained dancer. I see them as immortal." We reported the tragic news of the death of Sahara Davenport earlier today —the contestant from Season 2 of Rupaul's Drag Race was 27 years old and the boyfriend of Season 3 contestant Manila Luzon. We will miss you, Sahara. She was eliminated in the Vegas round. Drag queen and singer who starred on ABC’s One Life to Live and the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race before her untimely death from heart failure at the age of 27. Sahara Davenport of RuPaul's Drag Race Died of Heart Failure, Says Mom. Details of Davenport… Sahara Davenport is the stage name of Antoine Ashley and is a drag performer best known for appearing on the second season of Rupaul's Drag Race. The Logo network released the following statement about Davenport's death: Logo is … Performer Antoine Ashley — who shot to fame as Sahara Davenport on season two of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2010 — has passed away at age 27.. Shortly after the announcement of Davenport’s death, RuPaul tweeted her feelings over the loss of one of her contestants. No word yet on the cause of death. RELATED: Sahara Davenport … [UPDATE, 10/3/2012: According to a family statement, Sahara Davenport died of heart failure]. Antoine Ashley (17 de dezembro de 1984 [2] – 1 outubro de 2012), mais conhecido pelo nome de drag Sahara Davenport, foi um drag queen dos Estados Unidos, cantor, personalidade de reality shows e dançarino de formação clássica. [3 LOS ANGELES – Sahara Davenport, who made a name for herself on the second season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and who recently released a single “Go … Sahara Davenport, one of the most popular stars on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” reportedly died at age 28. Advertisement. The cause of death is unknown. Career. — RuPaul (@RuPaul) October 2, 2012. The world has lost a drag superstar. You'll be missed. | (Photo: Twitter/Sahara Davenport) Sahara Davenport, star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has died. Tragic reports surfaced on Tuesday claiming that former "RuPaul Drag Race" contestant Sahara Davenport has died. ... 127 People Used More Information ›› Visit Site › Sahara Davenport's Boyfriend Speaks to PEOPLE | PEOPLE.com Hot people.com. About Sahara Davenport. Davenport was born in Shreveport in 1985 and grew up studying classical dance. RuPaul And Manila Luzon Respond To Death Of 'Drag Race' Sahara Davenport by uInterview October 4, 2012, 12:00 am October 4, 2012, 12:00 am October 4, 2012, 12:00 am News > RIP, Sahara Davenport. No cause or location of his death has been reported. Sahara Davenport was also a frequent performer on the New York City drag queen circuit. Sahara Davenport of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' dead at 27 ... A cause of death and further details have not been announced in the case. "Never occurred to me that we'd ever lose one of my girls. Born Antoine Ashley, Davenport was a contestant on season two of “Drag Race” placing in seventh, along with partner, Manila Luzon. Hot people.com. Antoine Ashley, also known as Sahara Davenport, has died at age 27 on Monday. The death of a favorite on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Sahara Davenport, has shocked Hollywood and beyond. As Chi Chi DeVayne, the performer rose to national prominence on Season 8 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” in 2016, returning two years later for “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars.” Earlier this year, she appeared on the Apple TV+ series “Little America.”