YouTuber and Drag star ‘Lady Red Couture’ dies at 43
YouTuber ‘Lady Red’ has died at the age of 43.
Lady Red Couture was a pillar in the trans, and drag community.
She hosted the YouTube series Hey Qween!, with her co-host Jonny McGovern.
Jonny confirmed Lady Red’s death on his Twitter, releasing a statement that read:
“I can’t believe I am writing this message but the unthinkable has happened,” he wrote. “This morning at 5am I received a call from the hospital letting me know that Lady Red had just passed away. I was told she was improving yesterday and ready to move out of intensive care. But very early this morning she had an episode and coded and she was gone. I was just with her Mom and her sister. We are in shock. We are devastated.”
It doesn’t feel real but the beautiful light that was Lady Red is gone. #RIPLadyRed I love you baby. I will miss you everyday. pic.twitter.com/IXBT2hhITR
— Jonny McGovern (@GayPimp) July 25, 2020
Lady Red, whose real name is Kareemia Baines, died from complications due to cyclic vomiting syndrome, early Saturday morning.