One of the cast members from the next season of Drag Race: Philippines has died at the age of 27, forcing a shutdown of the show, which was already in production.<\/p>\n
Drag queen Misua, aka Jayson Elvie Ty, died in her sleep this week. No cause of death has yet been given. <\/p>\n
The sad news was broken on social media by World of Wonder, the production company responsible for RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race and its various iterations around the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are heartbroken to share that Misua, a talented Queen set to appear on season four of Drag Race: Philippines, passed away in her sleep the morning of April 2,\u201d the post read<\/a> alongside a picture of Misua. \u201cShe brought light, artistry, and joy to those around her, and she will be deeply missed.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cWe have paused production to care for and support our cast and crew during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who loved her,\u201d the post continued. <\/p>\n \u201cWe are in contact with her family who have asked for privacy during this hard time.\u201d<\/p>\n The post has attracted a flood of comments from other stars of the Drag Race franchise.<\/p>\n \u201cSending so much love,\u201d wrote longtime US judge Michelle Visage.<\/p>\n \u201cDevastating! Sending all my love to everyone involved,\u201d wrote Drag Race UK contestant Blu Hydrangea. <\/p>\n \u201cSending so much love and light to Misua and her family,\u201d wrote Drag Race US finalist Sapphira Cristal. <\/p>\n Fans of the franchise also asked World of Wonder not to edit whatever Misua might have filmed for this upcoming season out of the show, as a way to honour her legacy. <\/p>\n Misua\u2019s family also shared a tribute of their own on social media, writing on Facebook: \u201cJayson was our dearly loved son, brother, friend, mentor, and most of all, Jayson is a star.<\/p>\n \u201cHe will be greatly missed by his loving family and close friends.\u201d<\/p>\n Misua\u2019s death comes weeks after a contestant from the Australian version of the show, Drag Race Down Under, died after a battle with cancer<\/a>.<\/p>\n Maxi Shield, 51, was one of the most famous faces in Sydney\u2019s LGBT nightlife, and rose to global fame after competing on season one of RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race Down Under, which aired in 2021.<\/p>\n The Sydney star, whose real name was Kristopher Elliot, died in February after being diagnosed with throat cancer. She received a funeral procession down Oxford Street for her final send-off. <\/p>\n