Portland icon and female impersonator Darcelle has died

Portland’s most iconic drag queen, Darcelle, has died of natural causes at the age of 92.

“We ask for privacy and patience as everyone processes and grieves in their own way and at their own pace. Details of a public memorial will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. All shows at Darcelle XV Showplace will go on as scheduled per Darcelle’s wishes. Please join us and celebrate her legacy and memory, thank you in advance for your continued support,” staff of Darcelle XV Showplace, the business she founded more than half a century ago, confirmed on social media Thursday.