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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 aged 32 over the weekend. The TV personality, whose given name was James Lee Williams,
‘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.
Dancing On Ice to pay tribute to former contestant The Vivienne following drag star's death
Dancing On Ice is set to pay tribute to former contestant The Vivienne following their tragic death last week aged 32. The passing of the drag artist - whose real name was James Lee Williams and originally shot to fame as the inaugral winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK - was confirmed by their publicist on Sunday.
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,’ has died. They were reportedly 32. The cause of death was not disclosed.
RuPaul says heart 'broken' after The Vivienne's death
RuPaul has said his heart is "broken" after the death of James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne. "I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,
‘RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dead at 32
James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne and the first winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.," has died. The performer was 32.
The Vivienne Dies: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 1 Winner Was 32
The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed
RuPaul Shades ‘Drag Race’ Winner’s Cruel Post About Star’s Death
RuPaul hit back against a drag queen’s offensive joke following the recent death of Drag Race U.K. winner, The Vivienne. Tyra Sanchez, 36, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, sparked an outcry when she responded to an old tweet by The Vivienne.
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 star's friend Myra DuBois now speaking out
RuPaul pays heartfelt tribute to The Vivienne as he opens DragCon UK
RuPaul has opened DragCon UK with a tribute to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne. It was announced on Sunday (5 January) that drag legend and musical theatre star The Vivienne had died at the age of 32.
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.
RuPaul seen for first time since The Vivienne's tragic death and delivers powerful speech
RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne tragically died earlier this month and RuPaul has now made his first public appearance ...
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RuPaul mourns loss of 'The Vivienne' at DragCon 2025
RuPaul is remembering the late drag queen The Vivienne, who tragically passed away last week. James Lee Williams, better ...
RuPaul Seemingly Reacts to ‘Drag Race’ Alum Tyra Sanchez Joking About The Vivienne’s Death
RuPaul is seemingly weighing in on Tyra Sanchez joking about The Vivienne’s unexpected death. RuPaul, 64, shared a throwback ...
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 ...
Drag icon The Vivienne dies at 32
James Lee Williams, the "Drag Race" icon known as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, according to publicist/manager ...
The Vivienne was true talent, says pride organiser
RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne was a "true talent" and a "genuinely nice person", the organiser of a city's pride ...
West Midlands Drag Race UK legend Ginny Lemon 'in tears' with heartfelt tribute to The Vivienne
Drag Race UK legend Ginny Lemon, from Worcester, paid a heartfelt tribute to fellow drag artist The Vivienne after the artist ...
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 ...