Lady X, 1979-2011

Tireless, intrepid queen

Todd Andrew Long, aka Lady X, died suddenly on Feb 8. He was 31.

I originally met Todd as Lady X at what was then Vice bar. I thought his performance was very retro, full of heart and totally fresh. When I introduced myself, he was gracious and sweet, and we soon became friends who’d bump into each other out on the scene.

It was always a pleasure to take his photo and catch up over a cocktail. Later, I came to know him as Todd, and looking back now, I can’t think of a time when his presence didn’t automatically brighten my mood.

He was a lovely man, a great performer, and it was my pleasure to share any place or time with him. He will be missed immeasurably by all who knew him.


Read More About:
Culture, Toronto, Arts

Keep Reading

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 power ranking: Grunge girls

To quote Garbage’s “When I Grow Up,” which queen is “trying hard to fit among” the heavy-hitter cast, and whose performance was “a giant juggernaut”?

‘Canada’s Drag Race’ Season 5, Episode 5 recap: Here comes the sunshine

We’re saved by the bell this week as we flash back to the ’90s

A well-known Chinese folk tale gets a queer reimagining in ‘Sister Snake’

Amanda Lee Koe’s novel is a clever mash-up of queer pulp, magical realism, time travel and body horror, with a charged serpentine sisterhood at its centre

‘Drag Race’ in 2024 tested the limits of global crossover appeal

“Drag Race” remains an international phenomenon, but “Global All Stars” disappointing throws a damper on global ambitions