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S.F. drag icon sings show tunes from his hospital bed after heart surgery
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· July 20, 2026
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Key points For further details on the drag icon's recovery and his hospital performances, readers can refer to the San Francisco Chronicle's coverage of the story. A well-known figure in San Francisco's drag scene has been recovering from heart surgery in a hospital bed.
A well-known figure in San Francisco 's drag scene has been recovering from heart surgery in a hospital bed. During his recovery, he has been singing show tunes.
Details of his condition and the surgery are not specified here, but the San Francisco Chronicle has more information on the story. The Chronicle reports that the drag icon has been active while in the hospital, singing show tunes from his bed.
For further details on the drag icon's recovery and his hospital performances, readers can refer to the San Francisco Chronicle's coverage of the story.
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Category: Local Published: July 20, 2026 Source: San Francisco Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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