Legendary Portland Drag Queen Darcelle Passes Away at 92
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Darcelle, Portland's most iconic drag queen and a champion of LGBTQ rights, has died at the age of 92. Also known as Walter W. Cole Sr., Darcelle was the longest-performing female impersonator in the United States and a longtime business owner in Old Town Portland. Despite facing legalized discrimination, she became an "ambassador" to the straight community and was known for her charitable work. Details of a public memorial will be announced soon, but all shows at Darcelle XV Showplace will go on as scheduled per Darcelle's wishes.
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