Brighton celebrity and star of the cabaret world David Raven, otherwise known by his drag persona Maisie Trollette, has passed away at the age of 91.
During his long and distinguished career David performed in cabaret throughout the length and breadth of the UK, as well as many guest appearances abroad. He regularly starred in pantomimes with many A-list celebrities, whom he was proud to call his close friends.
His alter ego Maisie, originally started out as one half of the legendary “Trollettes” drag duo with Jimmy Court. David worked tirelessly to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for AIDS charities in memory of his beloved partner, Don.
Notably, in later years, he held the accolade of the UK’s oldest working drag artist. Revered within the LGBTQ+ community as drag royalty, his generosity, razor sharp wit, dynamic singing voice and lovable, cantankerous personality will be greatly missed.
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