This morning, the drag community lost one of its fiercest sisters. Maddox Madison, the fabulous and popular New York City queen, has passed away after a long and courageous battle against skin cancer. She took the stage by storm night after night in NYC, but if you aren't from the area, you may recognize her as a model in the world renowned 'Half Drag' portrait project. She also, however, became a role model for other cancer patients and survivors.
Maddox spoke openly and candidly about her fight against cancer, and shared her journey with those she loved freely. In a compelling and powerful YouTube video (which you can watch below), she filmed herself in the hospital day in and day out, followed her diagnosis process, and opened up about one of the hardest and bravest journeys a person can make.
Today, her sisters are remembering her on their social media pages, and of course in their hearts.
Maddox spoke openly and candidly about her fight against cancer, and shared her journey with those she loved freely. In a compelling and powerful YouTube video (which you can watch below), she filmed herself in the hospital day in and day out, followed her diagnosis process, and opened up about one of the hardest and bravest journeys a person can make.
Today, her sisters are remembering her on their social media pages, and of course in their hearts.
My heart goes out to @TheBiancaDelRio & @loganxhardcore...I'm so sorry for your loss.
— SISTER INDICA (@SISTERINDICA) June 19, 2014 |
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May your pain end forever but your glow remain . Tear up the stage in the heavens love. R.I.P.
— Naomi Wynters (@NaomiWynters) June 19, 2014 All of Maddox Madison's drag sisters, friends, and family are in our hearts and thoughts today. She was an inspiring performer and person both on and off the stage.
Watch Madison tell her own story here:
Watch Madison tell her own story here:
She may have lost her battle with skin cancer, but her spirit still thrives in the lives she has touched in her years. She'll certainly be remembered, and even now she continues to inspire those who knew her. Her Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent live on and shine brightly.
Rest In Peace, Maddox Madison.
Rest In Peace, Maddox Madison.
