Carmen Rupe faces surgery after fall
Posted in: New Zealand Daily News
By GayNZ.com Daily News staff - 12th January 2011

http://www.gaynz.com/articles/publish/2/article_9786.php

Tran-Tasman ->-bleeped-<- legend Carmen Rupe, a famous Kiwi drag community icon now living in Sydney, is in hospital this week awaiting hip surgery after a fall at her home last Friday.

Her long-time friend Robin Waerea says he's worried about her, but is pleased to report she's still in great spirits.

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"It's been a real worry, but she's a strong girl. She asked me 'can you go out and get me a new wig? I want the doctor to visit me more often.'"