Antoine Ashley, better known as Sahara Davenport on RuPaul’s Drag Race, died Monday of heart failure, according to his mother Angela Ashley Reddish. D Dipasupil/Getty. Jujubee: A beautiful angel has been added to Heaven. The Vixen apologized to Manila Luzon for a tweet she made about Sahara Davenport last year. He was 27. Ashley’s boyfriend Karl Westerberg, a.k.a. (Interview here) Blogged By: La Tray. Posted: Friday October 5, 2012 @6:37 p.m. PST. 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. “My family and I would like to thank everyone for their condolences and support. ET Style spoke with the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ star about the road to drag fame. Beep! I see them as immortal,” he Tweeted. Is Shangela The Obvious Winner for Ru's Christmas Special. Ashley competed for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2010. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012 at age 27. Crown Not Needed For Manila. "We know that our angel is now dancing in heaven," says the RuPaul's Drag Race star's mother. Manila Luzon Speaks On Sahara Davenport's Death. Manila Luzon says he will continue to carry on Sahara's legacy from this point on. The talented drag queen appeared on season 2 of RPDR where she became an instant fan favorite due to her fun personality, fierce fashion and fantastic lip syncing abilities (she sent both her BFF Shangela and Morgan McMichaels home). The drag world was dealt a devastating blow last October when drag superstar Sahara Davenport … Davenport's boyfriend and fellow "Drag Race" contestant Karl Westerberg, known as Manila Luzon, tweeted a simple message of love. The fantastic Sahara Davenport, star of RuPaul's Drag Race season 2 passed away last night. After the news of Ashley’s death, Westerberg simply tweeted: Sign up for email updates and don't miss our top posts, updates and more! When news broke that RuPaul’s Drag Race season two finalist Sahara Davenport, also known as Antoine Ashley, died, there were few details surrounding the untimely death. Thank you, hon, for bringing so much beauty to all of us. “Logo is profoundly saddened by the passing of Antoine Ashley who fans around the world knew and loved as Sahara Davenport,” the network said in a statement. Karl Philip Michael Westerberg, better known by the stage name Manila Luzon, is an American drag queen, recording artist, comedian and reality television personality. ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 4’ airs Fridays on VH1. Manila Luzon (a.k.a. About Videos Fineapple Couture Weddings Tour Contact Store Cart 0. The drag world was dealt a devastating blow last October when drag superstar Sahara Davenport died unexpectedly from heart failure. RuPaul's Drag Race legend Manila Luzon shared a heartwarming post about her late boyfriend Sahara Davenport who tragically passed away six years ago today. Boyfriend of six years and fellow drag entertainer Karl Westerberg (aka Manila Luzon) had this to say: “Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport, and the world was in awe over his extreme talent. The Logo TV channel says that Antoine Ashley, a contestant who competed on "RuPaul's Drag Race" as Sahara Davenport, has died. He also appeared in 15 Films About Madonna, Magnificent Obsessions and One Life to Live. Logo confirmed the news of Ashley’s death on Tuesday. We never broke up. Forever grateful.". The entertainer whose real name was Antoine Ashley died earlier this month from heart failure. On this week's episode of RuPaul Drives... RuPaul picks up Manila Luzon! ET Style spoke with the 'RuPaul's Drag Race' star about the road to drag fame. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Davenport was also well known as a star on "RuPaul's Drag Race." RuPaul expressed his condolences via Twitter on Tuesday morning. Sahara Davenport’s Boyfriend, Manila Luzon, Opens Up About His Death . She made the apology on the latest episode of … Sahara, who was a … About Videos Fineapple Couture Weddings Tour Contact Store Cart 0. Davenport. Love you!! Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Sahara Davenport Death: ... (aka Manila Luzon) says, "Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport, and the world was in awe over his extreme talent. Manila (real name Karl Westerberg) and Sahara were partners for six years prior to her passing. However, in … After the news of Ashley’s death, Westerberg simply tweeted: Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport. Davenport died at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 2012, due to heart failure. Manila Luzon Speaks Out About The Passing Of Sahara Davenport by Mary McClelland on October 9th, 2012 Last week RuPaul's Drag Race star Sahara Davenport … Manila Luzon Cart 0. ” This must have been the most heartbreaking thing i have read over the internet. Luzon was in a relationship with Season 2's Sahara Davenport for six years prior to his death. Karl Westerberg) talks about the death of her partner, the gorgeous Sahara Davenport, and fulfilling her fabulous legacy. Manila Luzon is a Filipino-American Manila and Sahara Luzon was in a relationship with Season 2's Sahara Davenport for six years prior to his death. Moments ago ‘RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race’ contestant Manila Luzon released a video speaking to Boy Culture about the loss of her boo and fellow ‘Drag Race’ alum Sahara Davenport. Love you!! Jujubee: A beautiful angel has been added to Heaven. Karl Westerberg) talks about the death of her partner, the gorgeous Sahara Davenport, and fulfilling her fabulous legacy. Ashley’s boyfriend Karl Westerberg, a.k.a. The most distinctive feature of this model is his grace, attitude, and smoldering eyes. Sahara Davenport, 27, died of heart failure, family says ... as Davenport on the second season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” and was the six-year boyfriend of Season 3 performer Manila Luzon… I love you sis!!!!! “I thank God for giving me an angel Antoine Ashley to share with the rest of the world,” Reddish said in a statement Wednesday. We know that our angel is now dancing in heaven.”. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012 at age 27. Before his death, Davenport resided in New York City with his boyfriend Karl Westerberg (Manila Luzon), who was a contestant and runner-up on the Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race. The world has lost a drag superstar. Sahara Davenport and Manila Luzon Photos Photos - Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport attend Logo's "RuPaul Drag Race" Premiere Party at Patricia Field … Davenport's passing was also mourned by his boyfriend of six years, Karl Westerberg, a season three competitor who goes by the name Manila Luzon. The first episode of All Stars 1 was dedicated to Davenport and, during the episode, Luzon stated that she would do her best to carry on Davenport's legacy as well as thanking her friends, family, and fans for their support through the grieving. Ashley’s boyfriend of six years, Karl Westerberg – who competed on season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race as Manila Luzon – also released a statement. Never occurred to me that we’d ever lose one of my girls. I love you sis!!!!! drag star Sahara Davenport, on Facebook. But his heart is … “He was […] Her longtime boyfriend, Manila Luzon … Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. On 4 days ago he tweeted this… Prior to his death, Davenport resided in New York City with his boyfriend Karl Westerberg (Manila Luzon), who was a contestant and runner-up on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Sahara (real name Antoine Ashley) died at the age of 27 due to heart failure. On this week's episode of RuPaul Drives... RuPaul picks up Manila Luzon! “Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport and the world was in awe over his extreme talent. The season 3 finalist has spoken quite a bit about her memories with Sahara, and even did a song in dedication to her called "Eternal Queen.". Till death do us part. But no one … manila just tweeted “ Just to clarify, Sahara Davenport is NOT my ex. Till death do us part. Sahara Davenport has died according to reports out on October 2. “Sahara Davenport” has also been trending on Twitter. “Sahara Davenport” has also been trending on Twitter. Luzon was in a relationship with Season 2's Sahara Davenport for six years prior to his death. But her presence still remains deep in our hearts! Fellow “Drag Race” contestants have posted condolences on their Facebook pages: Stacy Layne Matthews: Just lost one of my Drag Race sisters….. RIP Sahara Davenport!!!!! We never broke up. Davenport's passing was also mourned by his boyfriend of six years, Karl Westerberg, a season three competitor who goes by the name Manila Luzon. Davenport died from heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012. But his heart is what made us all fall in love with him. On the untimely and uncertain demise of his partner, Luzon said in an interview, “Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport, and the world was in awe over his talent. Davenport's boyfriend and fellow "Drag Race" contestant Karl Westerberg, known as Manila Luzon, tweeted a simple message of love. Performer Antoine Ashley — who shot to fame as Sahara Davenport on season two of RuPaul's Drag Race in … ” This must have been the most heartbreaking thing i have read over the internet. Sahara Davenport’s Boyfriend, Manila Luzon, Opens Up About His Death . But her presence still remains deep in our hearts! Luzon came to international attention as a contestant on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and on the first and fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Ashley was 27. Beep! He Was Also a Singer. Source: Manila Luzon Twitter. She was the first Drag Race contestant to have died. Davenport, whose real name was Antoine Ashley, was famed for being one of the most prominent drag queens in the business, as well as a singer/dancer. But his heart is what made us all fall in love with him. Manila Luzon (a.k.a. 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. Karl Westerberg, född Karl Philip Michael Westerberg 10 augusti 1981, mer känd under artistnamnet Manila Luzon, är en amerikansk dragqueen och dokusåpepersonlighet från Cottage Grove, Minnesota.Hans genombrott kom i och med tredje säsongen av RuPauls dragrace, och som tävlande i första och fjärde säsongerna av RuPauls dragrace: All Stars. October 2, 2018 by Ryan Shea RuPaul's Drag Race legend Manila Luzon shared a heartwarming post about her late boyfriend Sahara Davenport who tragically passed away six years ago today. Sahara Davenport (with Gomi)– Go Off (Official Video)Sahara Davenport's … A post shared by Manila Luzon (@manilaluzon) on Oct 1, 2018 at 12:42pm PDT, "It’s been 6 years since Sahara Davenport left us! [UPDATE, 10/3/2012: According to a family statement, Sahara Davenport died of heart failure]. Related: Sahara Davenport’s Cause of Death Revealed + Family Statement […] Please enter your email address. But Westerber, understandably, admits that it’s been difficult dealing with Ashley’s death. Davenport died at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland on October 1, 2012, due to heart failure. On the show, Davenport discussed her use of "designer drugs", such as ketamine, and how her drag mother had to help her out … “I … Beep! “To me he will always be my best friend, my hero, my diva and I have always considered myself more than lucky to have him be forever a part of my life. Sahara Davenport started his career as a drag queen and later established himself in the industry as a model. Karl Philip Michael Westerberg (born August 10, 1981), better known by his stage name Manila Luzon, is an American drag queen, recording artist, and reality television personality.He is best known for his appearances competing in the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race and the first and fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport were in a relationship. When news broke that RuPaul’s Drag Race season two finalist Sahara Davenport, also known as Antoine Ashley, died, there were few details surrounding the untimely death. But his heart is what made us all fall in love with him,” he said. “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Sahara Davenport, whose real name was Antoine Ashley, has died. Manila Luzon Speaks Out About The Passing Of Sahara Davenport by Mary McClelland on October 9th, 2012 Last week RuPaul's Drag Race star Sahara Davenport unfortunately passed away … Davenport was born in Shreveport in 1985 and grew up studying classical dance. Lost your password? Prior to her death, Davenport resided in New York City with her boyfriend Karl Westerberg, a fellow drag queen who goes by the stage name Manila Luzon and who was a contestant and runner-up on the third season of RuPaul's Drag Race. drag star Sahara Davenport, on Facebook. I love him so much. The fantastic Sahara Davenport, star of RuPaul's Drag Race season 2 passed away last night. The world has lost a drag superstar. You will receive an email with a link to set your new password. Fellow “Drag Race” contestants have posted condolences on their Facebook pages: Stacy Layne Matthews: Just lost one of my Drag Race sisters….. RIP Sahara Davenport!!!!! The two were still going out at Davenport’s time of death. © Instinct Magazine 2021 - All Rights Reserved. —RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s Manila Luzon, reflecting on the death of boyfriend Antonie Ashley, a.k.a. Sahara Davenport with Manila Luzon RELATED: Sahara Davenport of RuPaul’s Drag Race Died of Heart Failure, Says Mom “We just really hit it off,” he says. Manila shared a beautiful photo of Sahara on her Instagram page Monday that came with a sweet caption about her. Author: Deborah Nelson I spoke with Manila Luzon about coping with the loss of her long-term boyfriend, Sahara Davenport. Manila Luzon, was the runner-up on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and is also in the cast of RuPaul’s All Star Drag Race, which premieres Oct. 22. Sahara, 28, who was in a relationship with Manila Luzon, was one of the break-out performers of the show. Credit: But Westerber, understandably, admits that it’s been difficult dealing with Ashley’s death. “Shocked & heartbroken over @SaharaDavenport. 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 … Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? — Manila Luzon … However, in … Beep! Unfortunately, he died at the age of twenty seven and left his fans in shock and grief. manila just tweeted “ Just to clarify, Sahara Davenport is NOT my ex. ", Other Drag Race queens chimed in on the post, including Shangela who simply wrote "Our Angel" and Jiggly Caliente who said "I miss her. Manila Luzon, was the runner-up on Season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and is also in the cast of RuPaul’s All Star Drag Race, which premieres Oct. 22. FILE - In this March 19, 2011, file photo, Manila Luzon and Antoine Ashley, known as, Sahara Davenport arrive to the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York. Skip to content. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Media Credit: Manila Luzon YouTube Channel. 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 weekend, at the age of 27. Performer Antoine Ashley — who shot to fame as Sahara Davenport on season two of RuPaul's Drag Race in … Rupaul’s Drag Race season 3 runner- Davenport died from heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012. [UPDATE, 10/3/2012: According to a family statement, Sahara Davenport died of heart failure] It is with a heavy heart that I report that Sahara Davenport (aka … Antoine Ashley, better known as Sahara Davenport on RuPaul’s Drag Race, died Monday of heart failure, according to his mother Angela Ashley Reddish. Manila Luzon Cart 0. Manila Luzon and Sahara Davenport. Success Without Winning RPDR? Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. Sahara, whose real name was Antoine Ashley, was just 27 when she died of heart failure at a Baltimore hospital. If you find it in your hearts to help his family with the funeral, I encourage you to donate even one dollar via PayPal to: saharadavenportmemory@gmail.c… 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.” Sahara (real name Antoine Ashley) died at the age of 27 due to heart failure. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Boyfriend of six years and fellow drag entertainer Karl Westerberg (aka Manila Luzon) had this to say: “Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport, and the world was in awe over his extreme talent. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Before his death, Davenport resided in New York City with his boyfriend Karl Westerberg (Manila Luzon), who was a contestant and runner-up on the Season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race. One of my first sisters in this industry and she brought you into my life. Antonie Ashley, better known by his drag persona Sahara Davenport, was buried today in a private funeral service in Rockville, MD, the Snowden Funeral … Sahara, 28, who was in a relationship with Manila Luzon… Manila Luzon talks life after boyfriend Sahara Davenport's death. Manila and Sahara sporting Bert and Ernie Hats. Drag Superstar Manila Luzon Marries Husband in Las Vegas! I love him so much. But his heart is what made us all fall in love with him. Davenport was romantically linked to season 3 runner-up, Manila Luzon (real name: Karl Westerberg). —RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s Manila Luzon, reflecting on the death of boyfriend Antonie Ashley, a.k.a. It’s been 6 years since Sahara Davenport left us! This is a saddening loss and our thoughts are with Sahara's friends, partner and family." An official statement obtained by E! Thank you to all my fans for your love and support through this tragic loss of our Beloved Sahara. — Manila Luzon … Davenport’s boyfriend Karl Westerberg, who is also a drag entertainer and performs under the name Manila Luzon, made this statement: Antoine lived to entertain the world as Sahara Davenport, and the world was in awe over his extreme talent. Your legacy lives on in me and all of us you’ve touched.”. The reason why Sahara Davenport was taken away from us way too soon has been revealed. 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