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."
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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,
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 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 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 ...
‘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 ...
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.
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,’ ...
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 ...
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 ...