It is with profound sorrow that we share the passing of Roxy Doll, a beloved drag luminary and the heart of Neighbours Nightclub. She fell ill on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, and lay down to rest. She was later found unresponsive. Despite swift lifesaving measures, Roxy slipped away from this existence.
We at the SGN are stunned and heartbroken. Roxy wasn’t just a performer — she was Neighbours. She embodied the true spirit of inclusion, joy, and resilience. For years, she poured her passion into the nightclub, especially through the pandemic cleanup and restoration efforts. She breathed life back into our beloved space, Seattle's oldest currently operating LGBTQIA+ nightclub.
Rest peacefully, Roxy Doll. We love you. We miss you. And, your memory will live on in the hearts of Seattle's LGBTQIA+ community.
This is a developing story. The SGN will bring coverage of her passing online at SGN.org and in the pages of the SGN in the coming months.
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