The Vivienne, Drag and RuPaul

RuPaul gives touching tribute to The Vivienne at DragCon UK after death: 'Be free'
RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne - who passed away in early January at the age of 32 - at the opening of DragCon UK 2025 in London
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.
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 video from the season 2 finale of The RuPaul Drag Race via his Instagram on Wednesday.
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."
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."
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul, Visage mourn
The Vivienne, season 1 winner of “ Rupaul’s Drag Race UK ,” died over the weekend. The drag performer, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was reportedly 32. A cause of death was not revealed in a social media post announcing the death.
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'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.
RuPaul says heart 'broken' after The Vivienne's death
Described by judge Michelle Visage as "the best Snatch Game character in the history of the show", it was The Vivienne's President Trump impression in the game - complete with pouted lips, orange makeup and a floppy blonde wig - that won her the show.
RuPaul pays tribute to The Vivienne after death
RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne following the drag artist’s death, sharing that he had a “broken heart” after hearing the news.
RuPaul breaks silence 24 hours after death of 'lovely human being' The Vivienne with heartfelt tribute
RuPaul has shared an emotional tribute following the death of The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, who passed away at the weekend aged 32. The American drag icon, 64, took to Instagram to express his grief over the loss of James Lee Williams,
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RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event
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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 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, ‘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,’ ...
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RuPaul fans fume 'read the room' over 'tone deaf' post after The Vivienne death
RuPaul Drag Race fans have called out the show's creator and host RuPaul over an Instagram post shared just days after the ...
Drag Race winner Tyra's ex-pal issues furious 'promise' over vile The Vivienne tweets
RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez has shared a series of disgusting posts following the death of The Vivienne, real name ...