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RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars' Alaska has shared that her father died in a motorcycle crash.
Alaska, who starred in season five ofRuPaul’s Drag Racebefore winning the popularAll Starsspinoff in its second season, posted the news on Instagram Wednesday.
“I’m not entirely sure how to even write this right now… My dad was killed in a motorcycle accident on Saturday,” Alaskawrote.
Remembering her father, Alaska added, “He was kind and loving and hilarious and had a beautiful heart, and had so much love for his family, his wife, my sister and me, and his grandchildren.”
“We are still very much in shock and devastated and I’m not sure if this will ever make sense,” the 37-year-old star wrote. “I’m a feeling a lot of pain and grief right now. I’m also feeling compassion for anyone who has ever lost someone they love.”
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She concluded, “I hope we can all aspire to live life to the fullest and never take a moment for granted.”
Denali Foxx wrote, “I’m so sorry love ❤️,” while Violet Chachki simply added a purple heart emoji.
Last month, Alaska opened up about not appearing on the latest and seventh season ofRuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.
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Ultimately, she decided to send well wishes to the current contestants. “I just have to say that it’s really so incredible, and I’m so glad that this is happening, and I’m so glad that this is happening with these girls,” Alaska said.
source: people.com
