Sahara Davenport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sahara Davenport
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Davenport in 2009
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Antoine Ashley
December 17, 1984 Dallas, Texas, U.S.
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| Died | October 1, 2012 (aged 27) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| Resting place | Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Occupation | Drag queen, dancer, make-up artist |
| Partner(s) | Manila Luzon (2006–2012; Ashley's death) |
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.
RuPaul's Drag Race
Davenport appeared on the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2010. 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.
Davenport's drag sister Kennedy Davenport appeared on season 7 of RuPaul's Drag Race and on season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, where she placed as runner-up. Her drag niece, Honey Davenport, placed 13th on the 11th season of Drag Race.
Music
In 2011, Davenport released her second single "Go Off". A remix EP was later released on January 31, 2012, and featured a remix by Manny Lehman. "Go Off" debuted at number fifty on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs, before peaking at number thirty five. The music video for "Go Off" features cameos by Drag Race contestants Manila Luzon and Jiggly Caliente.
Personal life and death
Davenport was born to Angela Ashley Reddish on December 17, 1984. Sahara 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 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.
Discography
Singles
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| "Pump with Me" | 2010 | – |
| "Go Off" | 2011 | 35 |
See also
In Spanish: Sahara Davenport para niños
- LGBT culture in New York City
- List of LGBT people from New York City
