Widow Von'Du


Ray Anthony Fry, better known under the stage name The Widow Von'Du, is an American drag performer known for competing on the RuPaul's [Drag Race (season 12)|twelfth season] of RuPaul's Drag Race. He has since released an album.

Career

Fry has won the title of Queen of KC at Kansas City Pridefest and Princess of Gay Pride 2008. He created the local "Drag Survivor" competition at Hamburger Mary's KC.
After unsuccessfully auditioning for season 11, Widow Von'Du was announced as a cast member on season 12 of RuPaul's Drag Race on January 23, 2020.
In September 2020, he was featured alongside many other Black RuPaul's Drag Race alum in a "Stop the Racism" PSA, speaking out against toxic, racist fans within the Drag Race community.

Personal life

Fry took capoeira for six years prior to doing drag. He was homeless for a year.
On May 31, 2021, Fry was arrested in Jackson County, Missouri, for assaulting his partner. Reports said Fry punched his partner and knocked him out. Fry was charged with one count of domestic assault in the first degree and three counts of domestic assault in the second degree. Fry is currently serving probation of three years per Missouri court database records.

Filmography

Music videos

Featured and cameo roles

YearTitleArtistRole
2020"Nerves of Steel"ErasureCameo
2021"G.A.P."Heidi N Closet feat. Widow Von DuFeature