After her final show on 5 June, the trailblazer said, ‘I have finally arrived at where I needed to be’
Australia’s literary community has paid tribute to award-winning spoken word artist and activist Candy Royalle, who has died aged 37 after suffering from ovarian cancer.
Announcing her death on Facebook on Sunday, her family wrote she died on Saturday afternoon, “after years of struggling with her illness”.
Absolutely gutted to hear about the passing of my dear friend Candy Royalle. What a powerhouse of love, what a force of nature. She lived love, emanated love. Let us keep doing the same. Sending condolences to her fam and loved ones. Rest in power, poet warrior. xx pic.twitter.com/jFQzGbsHfb
Vale, Candy Royalle. Just saw the news that my friend, peer, and fellow queer Arab is no longer with us. She was such a fierce bright light. I'm devastated. Just devastated. Allah yerhama.
I am devastated about Candy Royalle. I became friends with this fierce, empathetic, eloquent poet just a short time ago and she rocked my world. Two weeks ago she asked me to see her perform; and I am so glad I did. Her poems made me laugh, cry dance. She burned. I will miss her. pic.twitter.com/CeApCSL8cm
Last night, being able to play with the band for the first time in a yr, feeling that spiritual magic course through me, just beyond words. So blessed to have such a trusting audience. My heart is full of gratitude that you turned up to exchange that energy with us. Thank you x pic.twitter.com/ftZyD2om1c
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Vale Candy Royalle our sister poet and dear friend. What an incredible performer and activist. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/v1QEhCYMAn
Saddened by the news of Candy Royalle's passing. Her strength, passion and courage were so contagious. As was her smile.
We lost a real one today.
I hope you're at peace now
Vale @CandyRoyalle, a fierce storyteller, poet and activist that enriched the literary community. We are privileged to have heard Candy speak about her Stella Spark, Ali Cobby Eckermann, in 2017. Her talent, creativity and power will not be forgotten. https://t.co/I4atDoJdgypic.twitter.com/JPUmdcN3g0
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we post that Candy Royalle passed away yesterday after a hard battle with cancer. She was and always will be a giant in our world - someone who spoke with so much eloquence, passion and conviction that she inspired thousands. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/RRA7njJkap
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