OHMYGOSSIP — ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ star Cherry Valentine committed suicide, an inquest has heard.
The TV star – whose real name was George Ward – was found hanged at his home in Hornsey, north London, in September by his flatmate Kate.
A post-mortem report read: “[Kate] stated that he seemed normal but recently noticed that he had been sleeping late and getting up late.
“The subject was a successful drag queen, and [his friend] believes he had been struggling with his rise to fame after being on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’.
“[Kate] also said [Ward]’s ex-partner had recently got engaged.
“[The friends] would regularly chat about their struggles, but [Kate] believed that Ward’s extravagant behaviour was a mask.
“[Ward] previously suffered from depression … this is something he has battled with.”
The hearing was told Kate attended a concert on September 18 and when she returned home, she found a pile of clothes blocking his bedroom door and a note urging her not to enter.
George – who fronted the BBC documentary ‘Gypsy Queen and Proud’ – was later declared dead at the scene.
Dr Peter Straker, the assistant coroner, recorded a verdict of suicide.
George’s family released a statement shortly after his death, admitting that their “lives will never be the same” again.
They said at the time: “As his family, we are still processing his death and our lives will never be the same.
“We understand how much he is loved and how many lives he has inspired and touched. All we ask is for your patience and your prayers in this time. We love you Georgie.”
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