At the age of 38, Bandit Janthawan, better known to most as Drag Race Thailand star Bandit, went away.
A person close to the adored artist revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he passed away on December 26. The reason of death is unknown as of this writing.
“Because Bandit has been a light, we’re all lost. I’ve learned from him. Host of Drag Race Thailand Pangina Heals said in a statement to the aforementioned news outlet, “Without Bandit teaching me about fashion, I would not be the same person I am today.”
“He’s been such a visionary, such a giver. He’s always telling other people, ‘
You can do this’ or ‘Do that to be better,’ in terms of making sure other people have their fashion game on. He was such a funny person, such charisma, such magnetism, and without him, all of us don’t know what to do.”
Bandit’s initial global recognition came from his participation in Drag Race Thailand’s second season.
The stylish creative made headlines during his tenure on the show with his gorgeous runway looks and victory in the acting challenge, which helped him secure a place in the top five.
Apart from her impressive performance on the Drag Race, Bandit had a prosperous career as a fashion designer and personal stylist.
As per Lifestyle Asia, a lot of Pangina’s Drag Race Thailand outfits were designed by the reality TV star.
Fans have raced to social media to pay tributes for Bandit since the heartbreaking news made headlines.