RuPaul's tribute comes after it was reported that he is considering leaving his role as head judge on Drag Race UK

Members of the RuPaul’s Drag Race community are speaking out in the wake of The Vivienne ’s sudden death. The performer’s manager, Simon Jones, confirmed that The Vivienne (real name James Lee Williams) died at age 32 via a social media statement on Sunday, January 5.

James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."

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.

The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.

The Vivienne’s ex-husband David Paul Ludford is reflecting on their time together following the news of their sudden death. On Monday, Jan. 6, Luford shared a touching tribute to the late RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner, born James Lee Williams, who recently died at the age of 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, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

RuPaul is seemingly weighing in on Tyra Sanchez joking about The Vivienne’s unexpected death. RuPaul, 64, shared a throwback video from the season 2 finale of The RuPaul Drag Race via his Instagram on Wednesday.

RuPaul is reportedly "seriously considering" quitting the UK version of 'Drag Race' following the death of former winner The Vivienne.