Bob the Drag Queen's Mother Martha Passes Away on Mother's Day
Bob the Drag Queen has shared a heartbreaking update about his mother, Martha Caldwell.
The 37-year-old RuPaul’s Drag Race superstar, who recently closed out a run on tour with Madonna on the Celebration Tour, confirmed via a comment on RuPaul‘s page that his mother passed away on Mother’s Day Sunday (May 12).
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“Hey Ru. I lost my mother today on mother’s day. It’s been a tough one for me. This message came just in time. My mom loved you. She thought you were so funny and charming. Happy Mothers Day to you,” Bob wrote on Ru‘s thoughtful post about the holiday.
In RuPaul‘s video, he opened up about his own mother, who died over 30 years ago. “For all of you out there who are spending Mother’s Day without your mothers, just know that she lives in you and you carry that torch,” Ru said.
On Bob‘s own social media, he shared a photo of his mother, writing: “Happy Mother’s Day, everyone. Please call your mother today and tell her that you love her.”
Our thoughts are with Martha Caldwell‘s loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.