Chilli Pepper, groundbreaking female impersonator, passes away after four-decade career

[@mattrost2574]

Thank you FOX, for being respectful; perhaps for the very first time.

[@asa1973100]

My husband and I went to see her about 20 years ago and she was absolutely magnificent. extremely professional and her performance has started with us for many years. RIP Angel

[@JoseMartinez-df2db]

I will always be so proud to call her my friend. Rest in power Chili.

[@supernovaskies5044]

I'm sorry for your loss. I only came to know about Chili relatively recently. Such a star, and now she'll shine forevahhh!!!

[@walterthompson3375]

She was one of the best! Truly a groundbreaking performer who won't soon be forgotten. RIP

[@otismeotisme7987]

May She rest in Peace ❤

[@marinamartinez6886]

My condolences to her friends and family. 🙏✝️💐🌺🌹

[@marcosmateoochoa]

Rest in Pride, Chilli Pepper. Thank you for breaking down so many barriers. The world has lost an Empress.

[@Deception88]

I know this is Fox News so I just want to thank you for being brave enough to run a story like this. We appreciate your compassion and your support❤

[@JacobSolbux]

Its a local fox syndicate not the Fox News network. Theres a difference

[@Blessings893]

@@JacobSolbuxit’s not . Stop spreading fake lies

[@wendybutler1681]

Our local Fox affiliate has been around long before Fox came into the picture. Award winning, highly trusted in a very blue area. Their news is news, not opinion.

[@tontonjeannot6089]

I met Chilli several times when I (we) were young, she showed me how powerful drag could be.

[@kalnfornia]

I saw her perform in 1988. She was all that and more.

[@amayer5388]

Rest in peace 🙏🏼

[@kedavis]

I loved seeing her performances!! RIP sweet one.

[@anamericaninchina869]

Awww… rest in peace. An icon.❤️

[@InsatiableBankable37]

My deepest condolences to her family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@firefilll]

She was amazing! Thanks for blessing us with your talent. RIP❤🎉

[@HaloFlemz86]

I saw her preform at a pride event a few years ago. She was fantastic and I enjoyed her show the most. My condolences to her and her loved ones and may she dance her ass off in the after with her other girls they have passed on too. ❤ from Canada.

[@BoobooPie_91]

R.I.P. ♥️🙏🕊️

[@aap9358]

RIP Chilli❤ Thank you for all you have done!!!!!

[@Mmaattyy]

Rest in Peace Chili Pepper.

[@dianesimpson2979]

RIP Chilli! My sister took my mom to the Baton. She enjoyed the show. My mom died of cancer over 30 years ago. I remember the name Chilli Pepper. Her name stood out! Great performance...thank you!

[@EvanKilos]

Her memory is eternal ❤

[@PatrickOgrady-s6h]

Yeah this is Patrick from Chicago originally and I'm 72 so she has to be at least 82 I know her from the Baton from when I was 19 or 20 and of course Jim flint and chili pepper was fascinating

[@starelise1387]

RIP to THEE Chicago Legend

[@Kelley-nq7sc]

We loved Chili will never forget her

[@SteveThePisces]

Omg!!! Chilli!!! I will never forget you!

[@JayYoung-ro3vu]

Another icon passes. 💔😭 "A true lady never reveals her age.'🤔😉 RIP, Chilli. 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@JadaCol]

Rip Queen💔

[@leonardemiletaylor6229]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!! R.I.P.!!!! Gorgeous and Vivacious to the end!

[@sammym3028]

God bless this beautiful perso

[@jonathandow684]

I remember seeing her perform and being interviewed on the Phil Donahue show 🕊️

[@deealone5191]

I remember that also. I had it recorded on VHS for a long time. She mimed to a Millie Jackson song. May she rest in power.

[@depresebady9495]

My Sincerest Condolences To The Family And Friends During This Time 🙏🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@gatewayz75]

Bless, saw her in the 90s, I’ll never forget the glare she gave me when my friend tried to hand her a $20 tip during the show, money was tight at the time and I went to snatch it back to swap it for a smaller bill 😂after the show she smiled and all was forgiven ❤

[@jazzyflorida3757]

RIP ❤

[@PatrickOgrady-s6h]

Irv kupcinet had her on his show several times

[@JustinDebussi]

RIP legend. 💐

[@AQUISCES19]

Rest in sweet peace ❤

[@michaelcala1698]

Rest in Peace!

[@marcberuff1987]

R.I.P rest in peace Chilli

[@frankramirez271]

Her energy was so beautiful on stage. Legendary Goddess

[@jenna9531]

Rest in peace sweetheart, you will never be forgotten

[@sandylaurent2732]

THANK YOU FOR THIS STORY, WHEN A LEGEND BECOMES AN ICON.

[@breahsaldana3901]

❤❤❤ God bless

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Poor Chilli. Always a class act. You will be sorely missed. We love you! RIP, Mama ❤

[@theozeff7835]

Rest in power, our champion. ❤💔

[@Mr7galvin]

Rip chilli❤

[@maureyrichards2315]

RIP Chilli Pepper. I knew her from my hometown Chicago when she performed with my great friend the late Andrea Nichol. Andrea passed of cancer decades ago. Chilli was a legend! 😢

[@marcberuff1987]

She helped open the doors for all this spoiled ts generation. At a time that dressing up could cost you your life or prison , Chilli Pepper was fighting for the rights to live as she did and respected by the heterosexual community. Chilli was a special human being who did a whole bunch for her community. She raised money for Aids , transexual rights, she will be missed. A Continental pageant is never gonna be the same without Chilli,

[@Larryc-op3oh]

R. I . P .

[@donaldewert2332]

Saw her in Milwaukee at Club 219. R.I.P.🌈

[@musicbox63]

😢Aww! I liked Chilli Pepper.

[@trentsearls8859]

Thank you FOX for doing this story. We really appreciate it.

[@user-cc616]

☁️🕊️☁️

[@cedude69]

LOL...what a pitty!

[@adella7072]

Thank you fox❤... rip chili❤❤❤🕊🕊🕊

[@george4u1960]

I didn’t know a lot about her, but when I first saw her in Continental presentations were always good exciting and loving about what she did but she rest in peace❤

[@jeanalzaidi908]

Rip chilli

[@scottm2664]

May she rest in peace. Mad respect for Queens who paved the way for other gay kids.

[@daviddinkins7009]

Trans has nothing to do with gay, get that right.

[@scottm2664]

@@daviddinkins7009 another tired old queen. Jesus. I’ve been doing drag for over a decade. So little boy in a dress come again?

[@Stephen5191]

😢🙏

[@loveBRICS]

Omg 💐💐💐💐

[@PatrickOgrady-s6h]

If you're never heard of him it was your loss

[@carlmcclanahan2578]

Rest In Peace Legend

[@franktorres2718]

😔🙏🌈

[@DC45193]

I know mama got some stories...rip

[@nodatastored684]

Rest in peace 🌹 🙏🏿

[@PalmBeachDog]

What a career !

[@mazatzin_chikawayolotzin]

A Chicago Legend in our community. I pray the younger generations realize that legendary icons and performers like Chili Pepper, are the reason our casual freedoms are existing. That doesn't happen overnight. Rest In Peace 🕊️

[@dancook4993]

Awe so heartwarming,,,always in our thoughts

[@thisisallthereis]

Chili pepper lol

[@bleed928]

What's funny?

[@matthewmuellner]

@@bleed928 sheer lunacy

[@bleed928]

@@matthewmuellner how, about what?

[@medavog]

RIP

[@wendybutler1681]

I don't think the general public has any idea how hard these entertainers work or the expense of doing good drag. Or even what drag really is. They're missing out on the joy of drag. Nobody leaves a drag show in a bad mood. It's a rule. May she rest in peaceful perfection.

[@Thomas-fu8vp]

A heart surgeon also died today in Chicago - he had treated 10’s of thousands of patients.

[@pabblackberry]

What does that have to do w this article

[@richardpatrick2852]

Thank you. THAT is newsworthy.

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

So…because she wasn’t a doctor, her name isn’t worth mentioning?? GET A LIFE.

[@daviddinkins7009]

@@veronicahawthorne3452 Actually you said it.

[@dwightconstable7803]

Chili saved 10’s of thousands as well. Look up suicide rates of trans and lgbtq youth. Because of her and the thousands of lives she touched, there are many still here today. Her bravery in a time when few stepped up is unprecedented.

[@frankcarter7146]

😢

[@bettygrable6440]

Wow what a story…🙄

[@wolfeyez9]

We love you Chili!! You will be greatly missed

[@BUDDYX884]

❤

[@jimsteele2008]

Rest In Peace.❤❤❤❤

[@bakeembakeem]

Never heard of her 😳

[@latinworldexplorer]

Rest in power, dear.

[@JJP316]

WIll everyone PLEASE stop using the word "iconic." It's so bad now, it's become a cliché.

[@kathykb8123]

Wow. Your comment is so iconic. 😁

[@chicagobeast3917]

Rest in peace

[@jennifercollins4802]

Love U SIS ❤️ 💓 💗 💛 💖 ♥️ ❤️

[@guillermoramos7106]

Rest in Peace Chilli Pepper.

[@carmengreenwood566]

Rest in paradise Chili

[@nothx512]

Everyone dies...the real mystery is what happens with FACTS of the AfterLife....Jesus Saves

[@sagaofsarahrose]

Jesus isnt real

[@nanaf3303]

Why are your calling him a her

[@kathykb8123]

Why are you so worried about it?

[@marciapartekel1726]

Don’t be so defensive Chilli brought people together do appreciate and respect each other despite gender race or belief. Can we respect that and grieve a loss to humanity

[@nanaf3303]

@@marciapartekel1726 I COULD CARE LESS. That man is not a woman.

[@kathykb8123]

@@nanaf3303 Why are you watching the video, then? Hmm...

[@nanaf3303]

@@kathykb8123 because it comes up on my feed. Quit acting like you don’t know that.

[@timothyj1966]

Oh well.... lol

[@DeHirvilammi]

His passing not her passing

[@sagaofsarahrose]

grow up

[@DeHirvilammi]

@@sagaofsarahrose drag queen is guy not a her u grow up freedom of speech

[@robinettetaylor6095]

Happy rest and party girl😢❤

[@nanaf3303]

ITS NOT A HER

[@BrentNelson]

You seem stressed.

[@gerilanderos6283]

Bye

[@jowr2000]

Transwoman or transvestite?

[@marciapartekel1726]

Neither

[@brantk81]

This is newsworthy? Crazy

[@TheGospelTruthHurts]

Waste !

[@sagaofsarahrose]

Yes you are, hypoChristian

[@daviddinkins7009]

Iconic because he wore a dress? y'all crazy. I lived in Chicago for two years and never heard of him?

[@m.r.keller9642]

Who? Never heard of her, and I called Chicago home for the past 50 years. Anyway, R.I.P.

[@itzemr16]

From what? AIDS? 🙄

[@enarush1]

Rewatch the video, they said stage 4?cancer.

[@itzemr16]

@@enarush1 I know. I bet HIV/AIDS was underlying. 🙄 anyway… I wouldn’t wanna re watch that mess

[@ChristopherAustin-vj9uu]

Ignorance, I bet you’re an insufferable person

[@universaleducationsystems2722]

They always use cancer as an excuse

[@BrentNelson]

what a trash comment.

[@cordel666giglesworth6]

who is this person?????????

[@CliftonBowers]

Knew her ...ms b here still kicking high 😊 y'all

[@mclkaraboulad]

She ? Her ? It's a dude

[@sagaofsarahrose]

Have some respect. Clearly when you pass we'll just misgender you

[@billyk3697]

❤