

Walter C. Cole, better known as Darcelle XV, the iconic drag queen who performed for decades, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon, at 92.
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 24, 2023
The Guinness Book of World Records named Darcelle the world’s oldest working drag performer in 2016. https://t.co/PtGaz9sxXq pic.twitter.com/fVH6uw8kbV
Darcelle, the World’s Oldest Drag Queen, has been a Portland fixture for more than 50 years. Earlier this month, Walter Cole celebrated his 91st birthday and the placement of Darcelle XV on the National Register of Historic Places.
— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) November 26, 2021
Hear Cole tell his story in his own words. pic.twitter.com/9hqBr8Cksj
Today, on his 91st birthday, Walter Cole, who performs in drag as Darcelle, saw the unveiling of a new plaque outside of Darcelle XV Showplace commemorating the Portland club's placement on the National Register of Historic Places as the oldest drag cabaret in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/Pg3dtqOdiQ
— The Oregonian (@Oregonian) November 17, 2021