25-year old drag queen Valencia Prime collapsed and died while performing at a bar in Philadelphia. Prime was halfway through her “Prime Time” show at the Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar earlier this month when she suddenly collapsed and became unresponsive. Medics have revealed that she died from diabetes, heart disease & obesity.
Emergency personnel were called to the scene when the drag performer dropped lifeless during her performance on Sept. 12. At 25 years old, “Philadelphia’s Plus Size Dancing Diva” as she called herself, already headlined her own show at the bar.
Prime, who identified as trans, was taken to Jefferson Hospital following the tragedy where she was pronounced dead. The “Go Fund Me” that was set up to help cover her funeral expenses was closed within a week of its launch as it exceeded its goal by raising more than $14,000.
Tabu Lounge and Sports Bar posted a tribute to Prime stating that they “mourn the loss of a very bright and rising star in the performance community and a person who was always full of life and positivity.” They’ve announced a memorial show where they will be raising funds for Prime’s family.
In her last Instagram post, Prime said that she couldn’t “wait to twirl for yall” ahead of her last show.