Sahara Davenport

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sahara Davenport
Occupation	Reality Star
Date Of Birth	Dec 17, 1984(1984-12-17)
Age	40
Date Of Death	2012-10-01
Birthplace	Dallas
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Sahara Davenport Biography

Sahara Davenport is one of the most popular and richest Reality Star who was born on December 17, 1984 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Drag queen and performer who was a part of the cast in ABC’s One Life to Live and the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race before her untimely death from heart failure 27 years old.

She was as a guest in She appeared in David Guetta‘s music video for the song “Gettin’ Over You.”‘s music video for the track “Gettin’ Over You.”

Davenport joined the cast of the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2010. She was pegged as “The Dancer” when in the first episode she had to “lip-sync for your life” against Shangela, her former classmate at Southern Methodist University (where she earned a BFA in dance at the Meadows School of the Arts). In the second episode, Davenport became a team leader when she and Pandora Boxx won the mini challenge. Sahara won the second episode elimination challenge by leading her team to earn the most money by pole dancing and selling Cherry Pie gift certificates on the streets of Los Angeles. In the fourth episode, Davenport gave a humorous impersonation of Whitney Houston in the “Snatch Game” challenge. In the Wedding Dress episode, she was placed in the bottom two again, but remained safe with her lip sync performance to Martha Wash’s “Carry On”. Sahara was eliminated in the sixth episode for not conveying enough of a “rock ‘n’ roll” attitude and being too much of a lady. The first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars aired following her death, and featured her partner, Manila Luzon, as a contestant. The first episode was dedicated to her memory.

Prior to her death, Davenport resided in New York City with her boyfriend Karl Westerberg, a fellow drag queen who goes by the stage name Manila Luzon and who was a contestant and runner-up on the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012 at age 27. She is the first (and thus far, only) Drag Race contestant to have died. On the show, Davenport discussed her use of “designer drugs”, such as ketamine, and how her drag mother had to help her out of her addiction.

Her birth name was Antoine Ashley in Dallas, Texas. She was a sister to Kennedy. She was involved in an affair to Karl Westerberg up until her death in the year 2012.

Sahara Davenport Net Worth

Sahara Davenport is one of the richest Reality Star from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sahara Davenport 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After gaining an interest in drag while at Southern Methodist University in Dallas and then performing in the city’s gay clubs.

She’s also been featured in A&E’s 15 Films about Madonna and Voom HD’s Magnificent Obsessions.

Antoine Ashley (December 17, 1984 – October 1, 2012), better known by the name Sahara Davenport, was an American drag queen, singer, reality television personality, and classically trained dancer. Davenport was best known as a contestant on the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Her drag sister, Kennedy Davenport, appeared on season seven of RuPaul’s Drag Race.

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Who is Sahara Davenport Dating?

According to our records, Sahara Davenport is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Sahara Davenport’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Sahara Ranked on the list of most popular Reality Star. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sahara Davenport celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Top Facts about Sahara Davenport

1. Sahara Davenport was born on December 17, 1984.
2. She was a contestant on season two of RuPaul’s Drag Race.
3. Sahara was the partner of fellow drag queen Manila Luzon.
4. She passed away on October 1, 2012 at age 27.
5. Sahara had a background in dance and theater.
6. Her real name was Antoine Ashley.
7. She appeared in music videos for Adam Lambert and Chris Willis.
8. Sahara performed at numerous venues across the United States.
9. She released a single called “Go Off” in 2010.
10. Sahara’s death was attributed to heart failure caused by hypertension.

What really happened to Sahara Davenport?

Personal life and death During her time on RuPaul’s Drag Race, Davenport discussed her use of “designer drugs”, such as ketamine, and how her drag mother had to help her out of her addiction. Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012 at age 27.

Is Kennedy Davenport related to Sahara?

Kennedy Davenport is Sahara Davenport’s drag sister. She is in the drag family of Davenports.

What season was Sahara Davenport on?

DeVayne is the second contestant from “Drag Race” to have died since the show began in 2009. Season 2 queen Sahara Davenport died of heart failure in 2012.

Which drag queen died?

Drag queen Chi Chi DeVayne, best known for appearing on two seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has died aged 34. DeVayne, whose non-stage name was Zavion Davenport, appeared on season eight of the show, as well as season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.

Who from Drag Race has died?

Chi Chi DeVayne , a popular contestant from the competition reality series “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died following a recent hospitalization for pneumonia. The classically trained dancer, known offstage as Zavion Davenport, was 34.