Found Deceased Canada - Kevin Tan (aka Slaytana), 30 yo, Winnipeg, MB, 08 December 2022

[NaanOfYourBusiness]

CityNews

winnipeg.citynews.ca

Tan’s sister Kim Guieb says he was last seen on Friday, Dec. 3. Police informed the family that Kevin went to the hospital on Dec. 8, but left. Guieb says she and her family are hoping he is in the downtown area.

 

[azure]

From the link in the OP, explanation behind the nickname: "Family and friends of well-known Winnipeg drag performer Kevin Tan, who goes by the stage name Slaytana, are placing missing person posters in the downtown area. Tan has been missing and has not been heard from for several days."

I wonder why Kevin was in the hospital.

 

[deadfoot13]

'We just want you home': Family of missing drag performer concerned about his well-being | The Canadian Daily News

A Winnipeg man well-known in the city’s drag performance community is missing. Family and friends say they haven’t heard from Kevin Tan in several days. “Honestly, on a good day, he is a social butterfly,” said Kim Guieb, Tan’s sister. “I think that is where we are sort of similar.” Guieb […]

thecanadiandailynews.com

Just a regurgitation of the same article, the only thing different is the date it was published. It doesn't appear that media is interested in coming up with anything new.

 

[sorcoy14]

Just a regurgitation of the same article, the only thing different is the date it was published. It doesn't appear that media is interested in coming up with anything new.

He’s a queer, nonwhite person. They never are imo.

I found his Instagram and, on his own report, Kevin is HIV positive as of January 2022. Knowing that he was recently in the hospital makes me concerned for his health. That kind of diagnosis can really mess with your head plus HIV is the kind of condition that can get really serious really fast (based on personal experience).

https://instagram.com/aka.slaytana?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

 

[YaYa_521]

Slaytana, you've got this. You've got everything you need. You said so yourself.
Not to mention you've got lots of people who care and will be there for you.
Get to safety.

BBM
I don't have much, but at least I still have me (I still have me)
And that's all I need
So take my faith, but 'least I still believe (I still believe, in me)
And that's all I need

Demi Lovato – Still Have Me

[Intro] / Hmm / [Verse 1] / I'm a mess and I'm still broken / But I'm finding my way back (Hmm) / And it feels like someone's stolen / All the light I ever had (Hmm) / [Pre-Chorus

genius.com

Kev Tan on Instagram: "Virtual Queer Bingo ️‍"

www.instagram.com

Screenshot from video

 

[YaYa_521]

I hate what I see out there.
MOO

 

[NaanOfYourBusiness]

more background on Kevin from years ago. very active in the community! and oozes positivity!

I feel like a superhero. Think about it this way: when a superhero has a mundane life, they hide their superpowers, they have a pseudonym. But as soon as the world needs saving, they put on their costume, they reveal their powers, and they save the world.

... https://www.cbc.ca/radio/nowornever...coming-a-drag-queen-changed-my-life-1.4058454

 

[YaYa_521]

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The Imperial and Sovereign Court of Winnipeg and all of Manitoba - SOMS
To our Family across North America – for in this moment we are all family.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you that our Empress, our Friend, our Brother/Sister Kevin Tan aka Slaytana D’Sloot has passed from this world on to the next.
While your reign may have been short, long may your memory live on in our stories, our deeds, and our hearts.
Rest in Power Your Majesty – Until we meet again.

Pride Winnipeg
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we must say goodbye, as a community, to one of our own.

Kevin Tan (Slaytana D'Sloot) was not only an energetic and well-loved performer in our drag community; they were a compassionate, selfless advocate for our 2SLGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. They were, and will remain, a brightness and light that illuminates us all as we move forward together.

The entire Pride Winnipeg family extends their most sincere condolences to Kevin/Slaytana's family, friends, and to the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community during this incredibly difficult time.

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If you are struggling, please reach out to someone.

Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 786-8686
Toll free: 1 (888) 322-3019

WRHA Adult Mobile Crisis Service
Phone: (204) 940-1781

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
Toll free: 1 (877) 435-7170
Trans Lifeline Canada
Toll free: 1 (877) 330-6366

Rainbow Resource Centre
Phone: (204) 474-0212
Toll free: 1 (855) 437-8523

Rest in peace, Slaytana.

 

[deadfoot13]

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The Imperial and Sovereign Court of Winnipeg and all of Manitoba - SOMS
To our Family across North America – for in this moment we are all family.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you that our Empress, our Friend, our Brother/Sister Kevin Tan aka Slaytana D’Sloot has passed from this world on to the next.
While your reign may have been short, long may your memory live on in our stories, our deeds, and our hearts.
Rest in Power Your Majesty – Until we meet again.

Pride Winnipeg
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we must say goodbye, as a community, to one of our own.

Kevin Tan (Slaytana D'Sloot) was not only an energetic and well-loved performer in our drag community; they were a compassionate, selfless advocate for our 2SLGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. They were, and will remain, a brightness and light that illuminates us all as we move forward together.

The entire Pride Winnipeg family extends their most sincere condolences to Kevin/Slaytana's family, friends, and to the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community during this incredibly difficult time.

---------------------------

If you are struggling, please reach out to someone.

Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 786-8686
Toll free: 1 (888) 322-3019

WRHA Adult Mobile Crisis Service
Phone: (204) 940-1781

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
Toll free: 1 (877) 435-7170
Trans Lifeline Canada
Toll free: 1 (877) 330-6366

Rainbow Resource Centre
Phone: (204) 474-0212
Toll free: 1 (855) 437-8523

Rest in peace, Slaytana.

Thank you for finding this, what a terrible loss for the community.

 

[livewiiiiire]

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The Imperial and Sovereign Court of Winnipeg and all of Manitoba - SOMS
To our Family across North America – for in this moment we are all family.
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we inform you that our Empress, our Friend, our Brother/Sister Kevin Tan aka Slaytana D’Sloot has passed from this world on to the next.
While your reign may have been short, long may your memory live on in our stories, our deeds, and our hearts.
Rest in Power Your Majesty – Until we meet again.

Pride Winnipeg
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we must say goodbye, as a community, to one of our own.

Kevin Tan (Slaytana D'Sloot) was not only an energetic and well-loved performer in our drag community; they were a compassionate, selfless advocate for our 2SLGBTQ+ and QPOC communities. They were, and will remain, a brightness and light that illuminates us all as we move forward together.

The entire Pride Winnipeg family extends their most sincere condolences to Kevin/Slaytana's family, friends, and to the entire 2SLGBTQ+ community during this incredibly difficult time.

---------------------------

If you are struggling, please reach out to someone.

Klinic Crisis Line (24/7)
Phone: (204) 786-8686
Toll free: 1 (888) 322-3019

WRHA Adult Mobile Crisis Service
Phone: (204) 940-1781

Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line (24/7)
Toll free: 1 (877) 435-7170
Trans Lifeline Canada
Toll free: 1 (877) 330-6366

Rainbow Resource Centre
Phone: (204) 474-0212
Toll free: 1 (855) 437-8523

Rest in peace, Slaytana.

Heartbreaking. What an absolutely beautiful person Kevin was, and so inspiring as Slaytana. I was really hoping for a positive resolution, they were the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning. They seemed so loved, and their light even reached us, strangers around the world, I wish they had been able to see how cared for and missed they already were. I understand that sometimes that doesn't fix anything though. Rest in peace Slaytana.

 

[sorcoy14]

I was hoping that this wouldn’t be the resolution… may his/her memory be a blessing.

 

[NaanOfYourBusiness]

i just checked back just now and am stunned and saddened to hear this news. the entire winnipeg community shines dimmer now :-( sincerely condolences to family & friends.