Remembering Darcelle XV: World's Oldest Working Drag Queen Dies at 92
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.
