Death, David Manley, also known as the drag persona Daelicious O’hare Mizani, has Passed Away: On Friday, May 10, at around 2:30 a.m., a singer going by the name of Dalyla Mizani Cristal stated on an Instagram Live, “At this moment, justice is the only thing I’m thinking about.” David Manley, the man most known for being drag queen Daelicious O’hare Mizani, Has passed away. Cristal broadcast a video message to the neighborhood.
In the video, Cristal expressed gratitude to Manley’s pals and begged them to denounce him to the police or other authorities so that the neighborhood might pursue justice. At the time of his passing, Manley was in the company of his friend Seth. Cristal hinted in the video that Manley might have been attacked just a few days before to his passing. Seth confirmed this. When Seth picked up Manley from a suburban train station at 8:30 p.m., he told PGN that he found out about the attack.
Manley told Seth that there had been an attack while he was traveling to Fern Rock Transportation Station. The way Seth put Manley’s wounds was, “He was in a lot of pain and had bruising all over his body.” Manley reported that he was attacked by some children who said they were trying to rob him. They gave him a groin kick, beat him “all over his body,” and threw him to the ground. “That evening, I brought him to the emergency room, where he was later released,” he said. “They refused to accept him.
Manley hadn’t called the police about the incident yet, even though I had urged him to. Cristal begged the offenders to “please just step up” in the video. Cristal retorted, “That’s not right. Surrender yourself. “This is not fair.” When PGN contacted police in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas, they were unable to obtain confirmation of the incident’s specifics, the perpetrators’ identity, the potential for an inquiry, or Manley’s demise.
Manley’s exuberant performances, replete with expert hair whips, voguing, and daring kicks and splits, would live on in memory for his upbeat demeanor and commanding presence on stage. Quite simply, he is among the greatest dancers this city has ever seen. Manley, according to Seth, a drag performer who met him in the dressing area in between acts, was well-known for his stage jumpsplits and other acrobatics. “His performance class and level always captivated me. It is unlike anything I have ever seen.
Cristal made it apparent that Manley’s character was what made him so adored, despite the fact that his initial recognition in the drag industry came from his talent alone. On Cristal’s post, the community mourned Manley, who was involved in the Philadelphia nightlife and drag scenes, and expressed their sympathies. The performer received enthusiastic applause from the crowd, who described her as “such a light” and “an incredibly kind soul who deserved better than this”.
According to Nellierocketh, “Our city lost one of its most naturally gifted performers… and a genuinely sweet human.”