The drag queen with Gov. Pat McCrory on her earrings
Brandy Alexander was a legendary entertainer out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Brandy was a former owner of the Friends Lounge in Jacksonville, North Carolina as well as the Miss Gay World pageant system. From time to time, we are reminded that some souls leave this world far too soon. Yet, those they leave behind can take comfort in knowing that their presence made a lasting impact.
In Loving Memory of Brandy Alexander
Danny Leonard, who performed in drag under the name Brandy Alexander, was one of the most popular drag performers in the South in the second half of the twentieth century. She began her career in the s and performed until shortly before her death in Alexander was crowned the first Miss Gay North Carolina America in and won the first state title for Miss Gay North Carolina USA in. Our Community Roots. Louis, Missouri. Miss Gay North Carolina America – Our Community Roots
Over a hundred friends and family gathered in the early evening on Saturday, March 26 at Chaser’s Charlotte for the “Brandy Alexander Celebration of Life Memorial Service.” Danny Leonard [Brandy Leonard] passed away on Monday, March 21, , at the age of Subscribe to get free email updates from QNotesCarolinas delivered directly to your inbox. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. 
Miss Gay America
Brandy Alexander-former multi-time top 5 finalist contestant to Miss Gay Arkansas America and former Miss Gay Northeast Arkansas America Emeritus Brandy Alexander- former Miss Gay Misouri America. .
Brandi Alexander
As a drag legend, Alexander will hold a place in history as one of the most popular female impersonators in the South. In , she was crowned the very first Miss Gay North Carolina America and she also won the first state title for Miss Gay North Carolina in .
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Much went to AIDS-related causes. “Brandy was a giver. Brandy was a server. That’s who she was,” says Justin Natvig, the reigning Miss Gay North Carolina America, who performs as Vivian Vaughn. . In Memoriam
Good Evening Everyone! Tonight we honor Miss Brandi Alexander, forever Miss Gay Midwest America Brandi, who was the illusion of Randy Fenoli. . Collection
Brandi Alexander, who was the illusion of Randy Fenoli, captured the title of Miss Gay America Though, Randy no longer performs as Brandi, he has been very successful as a dress designer and is the show host to “Say Yes to the Dress” on the TLC network. .