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The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies at 32
James Lee Williams, a drag performer and winner of the inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” who was best known by the stage name The Vivienne, died over the weekend. They were 32. Williams’s death was announced in a statement by their manager, Simon Jones, which did not cite a cause.
‘Drag Race’ family mourns the Vivienne, a U.K. star who died at 32: ‘A true champion’
RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.
'Focus On Love': How RuPaul's DragCon UK 2025 Is Honoring The Life And Talents Of The Vivienne
The fifth-annual "RuPaul's DragCon UK" event is going above and beyond to celebrate the life and work of The Vivienne.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul, Visage mourn
The Vivienne, season 1 winner of “ Rupaul’s Drag Race UK ,” died over the weekend. The drag performer, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was reportedly 32. A cause of death was not revealed in a social media post announcing the death.
RuPaul pays tribute to The Vivienne at UK DragCon
Before DragCon UK kicked off today, RuPaul gave another heartfelt tribute to The Vivienne. He was joined by Drag Race stars Michelle Visage and Raven.
Remembering The Vivienne, 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' winner and musical theater star
James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."
The Vivienne’s Death Leaves a Hole Beyond the Drag World
The Vivienne opened doors for countless drag artists in media. Outside of RuPaul's Drag Race, the performer was a cultural icon.
RuPaul honors The Vivienne with touching tribute at DragCon UK
DragCon UK 2025 kicked off Friday at ExCeL London. And in the wake of the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 winner The Vivienne, RuPaul gave a heartfelt tribute to the queen. The Queen of Drag said a few words about The Vivienne on the pink carpet of DragCon's opening ceremony.
Drag Race star RuPaul 'seriously considering' quitting hit TV series after The Vivienne's shock death
RuPaul has made his first public appearance since The Vivienne's death, delivering an emotional tribute at DragCon UK in London's ExCel centre on Friday. The 64-year-old drag icon appeared visibly moved as he addressed the crowd alongside fellow judge Michelle Visage.
The Vivienne hailed as 'an inspiration' at memorial booth at RuPaul's DragCon UK 25
A memorial booth for The Vivienne has been set up at RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2025 for attendees to share their tributes and memories of the late performer who died on January 5.
RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event
American actor and TV host RuPaul Charles opened RuPaul’s DragCon UK event by paying tribute to fellow drag queen The Vivienne as someone with a passion for “love and life”. James Lee Williams won the first series of the BBC’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of ITV’s Dancing On Ice before they died aged 32 at the weekend.
The Vivienne's Dancing On Ice heartbreak that left star fearing 'million Ofcom complaints'
The Vivienne was already one of the most recognisable drag stars in the UK when she reached a brand-new audience on Dancing ...
Live updates as vigil held in memory of late RuPaul star The Vivienne
Since the news broke on Sunday, January 5, tributes have been pouring in from all over the world and no more so than from ...
The Vivienne Death: Police Issue Update As Star is Mourned
Police have issued an update on the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, following news that they passed away ...
The Vivienne was a defender of LGBTQ+ rights and a protector of queer joy – they will be missed
The Vivienne rose to international fame by winning the first series of reality television competition RuPaul’s Drag Race UK ...
The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner, has died
James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ ...
Horrific homophobic attack on The Vivienne left them 'ashamed' and shaken
The Vivienne, who tragically died over the weekend, was an LGBTQ+ icon but they were targeted in a horrendous attack in Liverpool in 2023.
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The Vivienne's friend reveals heartbreaking detail about RuPaul star's final days
The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at the age of 32 over the weekend, with the RuPaul Drag Race ...
RuPaul responds amid outrage over Tyra Sanchez’s ‘disgusting’ The Vivienne posts
RuPaul has appeared to respond to a hugely controversial post by drag star Tyra Sanchez about late performer The Vivienne.