Ru Paul's Drag Race UK's sparkling champion, The Vivienne, tragically passed away last weekend at the tender age of 32. Offstage, James Lee Williams, as The Vivienne was otherwise known, seemingly had everything to look forward to with grand plans for 2025.Reports indicated an imminent move into a new £400,000 home and holiday plans.
Come Boxing Day, The Vivienne relived a stellar year on Instagram, sharing a mix of professional milestones - starring roles in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and hosting BBC The Vivienne's Ultimate Queens Christmas Party on BBC Radio Wales - along with heartwarming snaps alongside close friends and colleagues.The caption encapsulated their optimism: "What a year it's been" they remarked, followed by the touching hope that '25 would bring even loftier achievements to all: "Here's to reaching new heights and achieving dreams in '25.
Wishing all the most prosperous new year. You got this."Last seen a week before their untimely passing in the Blackpool showing of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Vivienne's surprising departure grieved fans and fellow artists alike, with ITV's Liam Calland posting a tribute amidst the collective mourning, reports the Mirror. "Absolutely heartbreaking news about The Vivienne," he penned. "We only saw him at Chitty in Blackpool last Sunday and he was incredible as The Child Catcher.
Owned the part. So sad for his family, love to all the @ChittyOnTour Team who will be hurting so badly."Just five days ago, the compassionate drag artist was thinking of others when they urged fans to donate £1 to LGBTQ+ and HIV charity SAHIR."Join me in giving back this year, everything I do charitable wise is usually for @sahirhouse house, Liverpools oldest LGBT+ charity! ! !
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