Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race are sending support after beloved alum Katya Zamolodchikova revealed she has been hospitalized, but did not disclose the illness. On Wednesday, Katya shared a photo on Twitter showing herself in a hospital bed wearing a blue gown, with tubes connected to her nose. She gave a thumbs-up in the image, captioning it: “Girl I’m in body jail,” along with the hashtag hell on Earth. Text over the image read: Body jail.
Katya, whose real name is Brian McCook, did not disclose details about the condition. In a separate follow-up post, she said, “Everyone gets sick. (Almost) everybody gets old. And every one dies.” The post drew reactions from fans, many expressing concern. Messages ranged from humorous pleas to heartfelt well-wishes, with supporters urging her recovery and sending positive thoughts. Katya remains one of the most recognizable and influential figures to emerge from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” known for her wit, candid storytelling, and strong connection with LGBTQ audiences. No further information about her condition has been released.
