August 17, 2020
'Drag Race' Star Chi Chi DeVayne Back in Hospital, Fighting Pneumonia
Kevin Schattenkirk READ TIME: 1 MIN.
Chi Chi DeVayne, a favorite from "RuPaul's Drag Race" Season 8 as well as All Stars Season 3, has been diagnosed with pneumonia, the Gay Times reports.
In July, after the performer had been admitted to the hospital with suspected kidney failure, Chi Chi was discharged only a few days later. In a recent Instagram story, Digital Spy reports, she revealed "hey guys, I'm back in" with an infection in one or possibly both lungs. "Keep me in your prayers, I'll be back soon... I'll be MIA for a few more days."
The entertainer had recently broached the topic of her illness:
In response to the performer's health scare, several RuPaul's Drag Race contestants posted information about how to make contributions to Venmo, Cashapp, and PayPal to assist Chi Chi in paying medical bills.
Those affiliated with "Drag Race" have also offered support on Twitter:
