Denver LGBTQ+ community mourning loss of beloved drag queen [Video]

DENVER — The LGBTQ+ community in Denver is mourning the loss of a beloved drag queen who recently died of cancer. 

Janelle St. Christopher, an influential figure in the community for decades, dedicated her life to promoting love and acceptance within the community. Janelle, whose off-stage name was Christopher Jaramillo, passed away on Saturday, June 1, at the age of 53.

“Chris wasn’t shy… He wanted to be who he was. If it was Janelle, St. Christopher, or Chris, that’s who he was going to be,” said his brother, Adrian Gomez.

Since Saturday, Gomez said the family has been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support for his brother.

“We have so many people reaching out to us, flowers coming to the house… He left a legacy,” Gomez said, …