Cologne mourns the loss of travesty legend Sophie Russel: a farewell forever!

Cologne mourns the loss of travesty legend Sophie Russel: a farewell forever!

Köln, Deutschland - A dark shadow is above the Cologne cultural scene: The popular dragqueen Sophie Russel suddenly died on December 23, 2024. The city shaken the news of her death and put many of its companions in mourning. Sophie, who delighted the audience with her impressive talent and her distinctive humor in the Cologne travesty scene, was known for her roles in the Scala Theater and an icon of the Cologne carnival. As the Koeln0221 , their appearances were unforgettable and the echo of their popularity is far. The SCALA theater management was moved by its sudden loss and plans to carry out the evening performance in her memory.

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Sophie Russel, who has appeared in the Scala Theater since 2010, was not only an outstanding artist, but also a personality with many facets. Whether in classic roles or modern pieces - she always knew how to captivate the audience. Their unconventional way of connecting with the spectators remains unforgettable. Her friends and colleagues, like Fastelovend veteran Marita Köllner, expressed her grief and remembered Sophie as "a wonderful woman with an unbeatable humor", such as scala . Since 1986 it has been a fixed part of the Berlin Travestie team and performed in numerous TV formats and with large benefit galas.

Especially in the Corona period, Sophie Russel's tireless operational readiness showed to be relieving the audience, despite the challenges of her art. Your connection to Cologne culture and its open nature will always remain part of the city history. The reactions to their grief are an impressive evidence of how deep their roots were anchored in the Cologne soul. Rest in peace, Sophie Russel.