Rest in peace, Jasmine International.Jasmine International, a Puerto Rican trans icon and beloved drag entertainer otherwise known as Jasmine Jimenez, passed away on Friday, August 8 at the age of 46. Since then, her legacy of "kindness" and "joy" is being remembered by celebrities, RuPaul's Drag Race stars, and the overall LGBTQ+ community.Over the years, Jimenez competed in pageants such as Miss Flamingo, Miss Royal Pride of Nations, Southern Charm All American Goddess, Miss Mundo International USA, and the prestigious Miss Continental. Meanwhile, she also built a long-lasting career as a drag entertainer, crossing paths and forging friendships with Drag Race stars like Alexis Mateo, Naysha Lopez, Roxxxy Andrews, Carmen Carrera, Vanessa Vanjie, Nina Flowers, and Detox, to name a few.In 2018, Jimenez shared a photo of herself and Alexis Mateo posing alongside Christina Aguilera while the singer was on the road with The Liberation Tour.In June 2016, Jimenez performed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando just hours before the venue was overtaken by a gunman who shot and killed 49 people."I was going to take my bags to the car, and I was going to come back and spend a couple of minutes 20, 30 minutes," Jimenez told MSNBC in an interview, as reported by Out's sister publication, The Advocate. "As soon as we get the bag and we walk to the bar again, I told them, 'We'll be right back,' and I just walked out. I didn't even put my hand to the door when I heard the first six shots, and that's when I ran. By the time I throw all my stuff in the car and Luis throws his stuff in the car, the second round came out, and when I looked back, I realized that it was a really bad situation."Jimenez excelled in many different mediums as a performer, leaving "an indelible mark on the worlds of pageantry, ballroom, and nightlife," TENz Magazine writes. She also cultivated a sense of community everywhere she went, becoming a staple in LGBTQ+ scenes across the country from the Las Escuelita Nightclub in New York City to the GaYbor District in the greater Tampa Bay area.See on InstagramIn a video shared by @fqlookbook on Instagram, Jasmine International is seen performing at a ballroom function. Sasha Colby crowned winner of Miss Continental and the legendary champion of Drag Race season 15 commented under the post with several heart emojis.The @queer_happened_here Instagram page noted that Jimenez "began performing in the late 1990s and went on to headline shows around the world, including in Mexico, Thailand, Japan, and the Dominican Republic." The page added that Jimenez "performed at numerous major venues, including Krash, El Morocco, Splash, Copacabana, and Club Evolution," in New York City.The official Instagram accounts for Tampa Pride and the GaYbor District Coalition Inc. also mourned Jimenez's passing, remembering her as "a beacon of light in our community," and adding that "her impact will forever be cherished and remembered."Esme RussellSee on InstagramEsme Russell, Jimenez's mother, shared the following statement with the Florida-based LGBTQ+ publication Watermark Out News:"Jasmine was an exceptional human who was not only beautiful and talented, she was kind, generous and compassionate. I was proud to be her drag momI will miss her very much. God always seems to take the good ones."Alexis MateoSee on InstagramDrag Race superstar Alexis Mateo wrote:"It takes someone special to be your friend and someone amazing to become your family! Jasmine Jimenez (Jazmine International) thank you for bringing joy to my life and to remind me that friendship is as pure as your heart. Rest in Peace my little angel. I will always love you."Dominique JacksonSee on InstagramPose actress Dominique Jackson wrote:"Rest well beautiful sister! A time was had! [heart emojis] @chanel_j_lopez she will be with Dad."Naysha LopezSee on InstagramMiss Continental winner and Drag Race star Naysha Lopez wrote: "I don't even know where to begin. Your beauty and kindness were otherworldly. Your skin was like butter, your glow unmatched. I'll never forget the year I wanted to compete for Miss Continental but didn't have a prelim package. You had just finished competing at Nationals and made the Top Five and without hesitation, you packed up your entire package, put it in a box, and mailed it to me with a simple, 'Mary, there you go Now go and compete.'You were the perfect balance of New York grit and Puerto Rican fire. The day I met you, I was in absolute awe, your dance moves, your femininity, the body, it was all unbelievable. You were everything I wanted to be. You introduced me to Rupplemint liquor (and taught me how to drink, Mary!), and we would spend hours on the phone dreaming about becoming Miss Continental. That's why, when I finally won, your joy for me was so pure, so genuine, like a true sister.I am in disbelief that you're gone. My heart aches for your family and your chosen family who now have to carry this loss. And even though life happened and we didn't see each other as often, I hope you always knew the inspiration and impact you had on me and my drag.You will forever be a Goddess to me.Love you forever, Mary. [heartbroken emoji]."Sasha ColbySasha Colby wrote in an Instagram story:"I met you when we both ran Miss Continental. You were always so kind, funny, and beautiful inside and out."Vanessa VanjieVanessa Vanjie wrote in an Instagram story:"Blessed to have had you in my life. [heart emoji] Rest in peace my angel."Natasha Alor (@) Puerto Rican activist and performer Natasha Alor wrote: "One of the mothers of the Puerto Rican trans community is gone. A show girl, beauty queen, and goddess of the American ballroom scene. Rest in peace, Jasmine International."Alor added:"I still remember the first time I saw her perform at a show in Toxic. I had never been in the presence of someone with so much grace and stage presence. Every interaction was always so warm a true mother."Jeffrey KellyDesigner Jeffrey Kelly wrote:"RIP to this angel Jasmine Jimenez. We love you and you will be missed."The Luna ShowAn interview with Jasmine International forom The Luna Show has also resurfaced in her memory.The video was posted in October 2009.Jasmine International at KrashThe Dolls & Divas Archive channel on YouTube also includes performances from Jimenez in New York City.Titled "Jasmine International @ Krash," this particular video shows this fierce entertainer performing "Spanish Guitar" by Toni Braxton.