The Vivienne – a fan favorite on RuPaul's Drag Race UK – has died.
The reality TV star's publicist, Simon Jones announced the news on Instagram on Sunday, writing: “It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, passed away this weekend.”
The spokesman continued: “James was an incredibly loved, warrior and amazing human being. Her family is heartbroken over the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James has accomplished in their lives and careers.”
Vivienne's team said it would not release further details, including the cause of death. Vivienne won the first season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” in 2019. In 2015 they were the first to appear on RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador.
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Singer-songwriter Michelle Face — a longtime judge on “RuPaul's Drag Race” — posted in honor of The Vivienne that she appreciated The Vivienne's friendship, laughter and talent. Highlighting The Vivienne's West End debut, she said it was “amazing for me to see your dream come true right before my eyes.”
They made it to the final round of the British reality show “Dancing On Ice” in 2023.
They were 32.
REST IN PEACE