Legendary Portland Drag Queen Darcelle, aka Walter Cole, Passes Away at 92

Walter Cole, better known as Portland's legendary drag queen Darcelle XV, has died at the age of 92. For over 50 years, Cole entertained generations of tourists and bachelorette parties at his Old Town nightclub, where he acted as master of ceremonies to a parade of other drag queens and dancers. As Darcelle, Cole became an unofficial ambassador of goodwill for the city, supporting a variety of charities over the decades, appearing in numerous Rose Festival and Pride parades, and receiving the Spirit of Portland Award from the city's mayor.