Eddie Bell, also known by his drag name Cookie Dough, was in Puerto Vallarta to perform his role as Sophia in the popular drag performance of “The Golden Girls” when he fell ill and was hospitalized on January 21.
In Puerto Vallarta he was diagnosed with brain swelling and later flown to California for treatment where he was diagnosed with meningitis. Mr. Bell (Cookie Dough) passed away on January 29 after fighting for his life for eight days.
Early diagnosis and treatment for meningitis is crucial to survival and many friends and family of Cookie Dough have expressed frustration that . . .
