Big Freedia Announces Death of Partner of 20 Years in Emotional Post
- On May 15, 2025, Big Freedia shared on social media the passing of Devon Hurst, her longtime partner of two decades.
- Hurst died at age 38 from complications related to diabetes while surrounded by family, contrasting earlier low-confidence reports about his age and cause of death.
- Freedia and Hurst shared a long-term relationship that began after meeting through a New Orleans phone line and was publicly documented on reality shows.
- Freedia referred to Devon as her soulmate who could lift her spirits or bring her down, and in a 2023 interview, she shared that she fell in love at first sight with him, noting they have been together for nearly 18 years.
- Freedia expressed devastation, asked for privacy, and said public memorial details will follow, emphasizing that Hurst will be deeply missed by their community.
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Big Freedia Mourns Death of Longtime Partner Devon Hurst | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
Big Freedia has announced that her longtime partner has sadly passed away. On Thursday (May 15), the 47-year-old entertainer shared a tribute on Instagram that her partner of 20 years, Devon Hurst, has passed away from complications of diabetes. He was 38-years-old. “I’m devastated to have to announce that today my partner of 20 years Devon Hurst passed away peacefully due to complications from diabetes, surrounded by his loving family,” Big Fre…
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