Sad news circulated in the media. James Lee Williams, drag performer The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32. The Vivienne gained fame by appearing in popular films TV programs – including she won RuPaul's show. Information about the artist's death was provided by a spokesman for RuPaul's Drag Race UK, who published a statement.
The Vivienne is dead
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne this weekend. James was an incredibly loving, kind and amazing person. The family is devastated by the loss of his son, brother and uncle. They are very proud of the wonderful things James achieved in your life and career,” it said. At the same time, he asked for the family's privacy to be respected so that their loved ones could mourn in peace. However, no information was provided about The Vivienne's cause of death.
Condolences appeared on RuPaul's official account. The touching post paid tribute to The Vivienne. “Her talentsense of humor, dedication to the art of Drag Queen were an inspiration. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy will live on as a symbol of creativity and authenticity. She embodied what it means to be a true champion. Our hearts are with her,” we read. Photos of The Vivienne can be found in our gallery at the top of the page.
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The Vivienne's last photo on Instagram
The last post on the drag queen's Instagram profile appeared on January 2, 2025. The Vivienne called on followers to support a charity dealing with LGBT+ people. He also thanked them for all the good they do. There were many comments from devastated fans under this post. “Come back, please…”, “I'm in shock and I'm still crying. Why?!”, “Tell me it's not true,” they write. Pussycat Dolls singer Ashley Roberts also left a comment: “Oh my god. I can't believe it.” For many, the news of The Vivienne's death is even more shocking, because just a week ago the drag queen appeared on the theater stage in the production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” and delighted the audience. We express our condolences to everyone affected by the death of the drag star.