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    Wisconsin Drag Legend Tempest Heat Remembered by LGBTQ+ Community After Passing

    2024-01-05
    video by CBS 58

    Takeaways:

    • Tempest Heat, a renowned Wisconsin drag performer and community figure, has passed away.

    • Jonathan Carthell Hughlett, known as Tempest Heat, was a mentor to many and a champion for Black, gay, and drag history.

    • Hughlett won several pageant titles and was actively involved in the Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project.

    • The cause of death has not been officially released, but Hughlett had been battling kidney disease.

    • Tributes from the community, including fellow performers and LGBTQ+ organizations, highlight Hughlett's impact and legacy.

    References:

    [1] LGBTQ+ community mourns the passing of Tempest Heat, Wisconsin drag icon. Link

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