More than 2,000 people gathered at Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday to remember Walter W. Cole, who was fondly known as drag performer Darcelle XV.
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Walter Cole was known to the world as Darcelle, and was recognized as the world’s oldest performing drag queen. The performer, who became a Portland icon for gay rights and supported many local charities, has died.