The Vivienne, RuPaul's Drag Race UK

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
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."
‘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.
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.
Michelle Visage Leads Tributes to The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.’ Star, Who Has Died at 32
James Lee Williams, better known as the winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' season one The Vivienne, has died, with show judge Visage paying tribute to "a beacon to so many."
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 pays tribute to The Vivienne at DragCon
RuPaul paid tribute to late drag queen The Vivienne at RuPaul's DragCon on Friday. The RuPaul's Drag Race UK host and head judge has spoken out days after the sudden death of the contestant, real name James Lee Williams,
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.

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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 ...
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,’ ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Dancing On Ice's Colin Grafton opens up about 'tough week' after The Vivienne's death
Dancing On Ice professional Colin Grafton has spoken out after the death of his former skating partner The Vivienne, saying ...
The Vivienne's friend slams 'slew of abuse' Drag Race UK star received days before death
Myra DuBois has called on fans to do 'everything you can to keep all LGBTQ+ people alive' following the vile homophobic hate ...