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Darcelle XV, the world's oldest drag queen performer and Guinness World Record holder, has died at the age of 92 from natural causes. The Darcelle XV Showplace, which she owned, is the West Coast's longest running drag show. Upcoming shows at the cabaret will go on as scheduled per Darcelle's wishes, and a public memorial is being planned.
A supporter of Portland's legendary drag queen, Darcelle XV, installed a homemade street sign outside of Darcelle's club that reads NW Darcelle XV St. The sign is at the corner of NW Davis St. and 3rd Ave. The sign remained in place for 24 hours, although it would need to come down, according to a spokesperson for the Portland Bureau of Transportation. The city has authorized temporary rechristening of streets in the past, but permanent renaming requires someone's death to be at least five years old before that person could be considered as a street namesake.
Walter Cole, known as Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag performer, died at the age of 92. He was a symbol of Portland's tolerance and cherished quirkiness, and his club, the Darcelle XV Showplace, was a reminder of an era when laws forced gay bars, drag cabarets, and other venues to operate underground. Cole was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2016 as the world's oldest professional drag performer. He was also a goodwill ambassador in pride parades and at civic events, posing for countless photos with tourists and admirers.
Walter Cole, better known as Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, has died at the age of 92 in Portland, Oregon. Darcelle was a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community and hosted the longest-running drag show on the U.S. West Coast. The nightclub that Darcelle opened more than 50 years ago, Darcelle XV Showplace, was listed in 2020 on the National Register of Historic Places, making it the first site in Oregon to be nominated specifically for its significance in LGBTQ+ history.
Walter Cole, known as Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen, has died at the age of 92 in Portland, Oregon. Darcelle was a fearless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and hosted the longest-running drag show on the U.S. West Coast. The nightclub that Darcelle opened more than 50 years ago, Darcelle XV Showplace, became a Portland cultural institution and was listed in 2020 on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance in LGBTQ+ history. Darcelle was a talented artist, a caring person deeply invested in the LGBTQ+ community, and a pioneer in the drag community.
Darcelle XV, the world's oldest working drag queen and Guinness World Record-holder, has died at the age of 92 due to natural causes. The Portland native and her venue were added to the state's National Register of Historic Places in 2020 for their historic role in using entertainment to impact a cultural shift in the acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights. Drag Race stars paid tribute to Darcelle XV, who persevered through discrimination during the 1970s and kept the club active for over 50 years. All shows at Darcelle XV Showplace will go on as scheduled per Darcelle's wishes.
Portland's iconic drag queen, Darcelle XV, whose real name was Walter W. Cole Sr., has died at the age of 92. Cole performed as Darcelle for over 50 years in his Old Town club and was named the World’s Oldest Drag Queen Performer by the Guinness World Records in 2016. People from Portland and across the world remembered Darcelle and Cole on Twitter and elsewhere Thursday and Friday. Darcelle was not just an artist, a business owner, and fighter for the rights of all but a symbol of the spirit of Portland.
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.