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flag Australian drag queen Maxi Shield, known from *RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under*, died at 51 after battling throat cancer, five months after announcing her diagnosis.

flag Maxi Shield, the 51-year-old Australian drag performer and RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under Season 1 contestant, has died five months after announcing she was battling throat cancer. flag Known for her bold personality and iconic Snatch Game impersonation, Shield had been undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy and radiation, following a hospitalization in 2022. flag She returned to the stage in February 2026, expressing the emotional toll of being away from drag. flag Her passing was confirmed by her close friend Vanity and Universal Sydney, with tributes flooding in from fans and fellow performers who celebrated her vibrant spirit, advocacy, and lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community. flag The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

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