The Vivienne starred in musical theatre and TV productions, and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019. The news of their passing sparked an outpouring of grief from the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.

Ru Paul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne's funeral is taking place today after her death earlier this month, and involved a special tribute to her success on the show

Jade Thirlwall and H from Steps lead the mourners saying goodbye to late Drag Race star - The Welsh TV star died aged 32 earlier this month

MOURNERS have gathered at the funeral of the UK Drag Race Star The Vivienne. A range of stars were spotted attending the poignant service including singer Jade Thirlwall, Steps artist Ian “H”

Mourners including Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkin and former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall have begun to arrive for the funeral of Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne. Watkins, wearing a red tartan suit, walked towards the church with comedian Jayde Adams, who wore a bright green coat and trilby hat.

The service for James Lee Williams, who died earlier this month aged 32, is being held at a church in Denbighshire

The service was held at a church with their coffin, topped with a white floral arrangement, arriving in a horse-drawn carriage. | ITV News Granada

Ian 'H' Watkins and Jade Thirlwall are among the stars to have gathered for The Vivienne's funeral. RuPaul's Drag Race UK contestants Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz and Cheryl also attended the funeral on Monday.