Britain's oldest drag queen and Brighton legend dies aged 91

David Raven, British Drag Performer Known as Maisie Trollette, Dies at 91

David Raven, who was better known as Maisie Trollette and was believed to be the oldest drag performer in Britain, died on Wednesday in Brighton, England. He was 91. His death was confirmed by a friend, Scott St. Martyn, who said that Mr. Raven had been living in a nursing home. Mr. Raven performed as Maisie Trollette for over half a century, wearing a blonde wig, a thick layer of makeup and long sequined dresses while singing old show tunes and…

Britain’s oldest drag queen dies at 91

Maisie Trollette, the oldest drag queen in Britain, died at 91 Wednesday, BBC reported.

Tributes pour in after Britain’s oldest drag queen Maisie Trollette passes away

David Raven, better known as his drag persona Maisie Trollette, has died aged 91. Having performed in drag since the 1960s, she was labelled Britain’s oldest drag queen. Born in 1933, Maisie Trollette started a long and celebrated career as a drag performer as part of a double act with fellow star Jimmy Court.

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Britain’s oldest drag queen Maisie Trollette dies aged 91

Maisie Trollette has been a feature of the Brighton Pride parade since it started in 1973.

Stars pay tribute after UK's oldest drag queen, Maisie Trollette, dies aged 91

Drag stars the world over have come together to pay tribute to Britain’s oldest performing drag queen, who has died aged 91. David Raven, known by his drag name Maisie Trollette, performed for more than five decades, becoming a fixture at Brighton Pride during the city’s first-ever event in 1973. He was revered across the globe for his dynamic performances and razor-sharp wit, which he displayed at the Pride event nearly every year. Born in 1933…