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Roxxxy Andrews, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Queens, Share Grief And Love In Wake Of Orlando Tragedy

Pulse wasn’t just a nightclub—it was one of the premiere drag venues on the East Coast, and played home to many members of the RuPaul’s Drag Race family.

Kenya Michaels was actually at the club the night of the shoot but managed to escape unharmed.

Over the last two days, many RPDR queens have shared their grief and memories on social media

For Roxxxy Andrews, Pulse was a second home.

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The tragedy hit home for Jade Sotomayor, whose cousin Eddie was among those killed.



Ginger Minj wants us to fight hate with love.



Like the rest of us, Latrice Royale is shaken to her core.



As is Phi Phi O’Hara.

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Honey Mahogany isn’t just sad, she’s angry.



Yara Sofia recalled those she knew.



Bob the Drag Queen makes a valid point.

And Michelle Visage and the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons poured their grief into a touching performance of “Take a Bow” last night in Minneapolis.

Beautiful tribute by @michellevisage and the cast of @rupaulbots last night in Minneapolis. Tears were flowing. #gay #drag A post shared by Rich G (@heyrichg) on Jun 13, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

h/t: World of Wonder