Lee Williams: Last News

Former Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home, an inquest opening has been told. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home in Cheshire on Sunday January 5.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home, an inquest opening was told today.

The Vivienne's final TV appearance has been aired weeks after the star's death, in the ITV2 in the series two premiere of comedy G'Wed. In a poignant moment for fans, The Vivienne performed in their last role before the Dancing on Ice star's tragic death, guest-starring as themselves and compering at a gay club where Ted works. "How's my favourite underpaid glass collector," The Vivienne jests in the episode.

Claire Sweeney has declared her love for a very familiar 90s popstar as they were reunited under difficult circumstances. The Coronation Street star revealed she and Ian 'H' Watkins go back decades as she paid tribute to their long-standing friendship.

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney shared an emotional update after saying a final goodbye to The Vivienne following their devastating death earlier this month.

Mourners including former Little Mix star Jade Thirwall, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins and TV personality Kim Woodburn were seen arriving for the funeral of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne.

Mourners including Jade Thirlwall, Steps singer Ian “H” Watkins and Kim Woodburn have begun to arrive for the funeral of Drag Race UK star The Vivienne.The service for the star, real name James Lee Williams, who died earlier this month aged 32, is being held at a church in Denbighshire, north Wales. Ian Watkins, wearing a red tartan suit, walked towards the church with comedian Jayde Adams, who wore a bright green coat and trilby hat, and other friends. Jade Thirlwall and former The X Factor contestant Marcus Collins were also among the mourners arriving, with many wearing green for the service and Vivienne Westwood badges worn on the lapels of some of the men’s suits.

The drag community is mourning the loss of The Vivienne, also known as James Lee Williams, who has tragically passed away at the age of 32.The Vivienne, hailing from Liverpool, was crowned the winner of the inaugural series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, dazzling judges with their sharp wit, immense talent, and impeccable style. Following their victory, they appeared on several TV shows such as The Weakest Link and The Great British Sewing Bee in 2021, and later competed in Drag Race All-Stars and ITV's Dancing on Ice in 2022.Their untimely death last weekend was confirmed by police to be non-suspicious.

The world of drag was left heartbroken after the sudden death of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, who shot to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019. Now, it has emerged that the star's former husband got them clean after their drug battle.The star's publicist confirmed the tragic news of their passing on Sunday evening, describing the iconic queen as an "incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".The Vivienne made history as the first drag queen to compete in Dancing On Ice, finishing third in the 2023 series.They also had their own BBC series, The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood, and even made a cameo on Emmerdale. The star is survived by their loved ones, including ex-husband David Ludford, who runs a company selling wigs for drag queens called Drag Helmet Wigs.

RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne, the UK’s first Drag Race winner whose death was announced yesterday.

Police have issued a statement following the death of RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne, aged 32.

Oti Mabuse has paid an emotional tribute following the death of RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne. It was announced James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, died aged 32 over the weekend.

RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage and former winner Danny Beard have led tributes to drag star The Vivienne following their tragic death aged 32.

Drag queen The Vivienne has died aged 32, it has been confirmed. The star, who previously won RuPaul's Drag Race UK, tragically passed away over the weekend according to publicist Simon Jones.

A man who punched drag star The Vivienne in a Liverpool McDonald's has been sentenced for committing a homophobic hate crime.

Strictly Come Dancing's Karen Hauer has reportedly given back her engagement ring to her ex, Jordan Wyn-Jones.The ring, worth £60 from H. Samuel, was said to have originally belonged to Jordan's late mum, Anne. Karen, who is known as the longest-serving professional dancer on Strictly, split from her third husband in October after just 16 months of marriage.

HELLO! magazine, Grace Victory reveals the exciting news that she is having a second child with singer-songwriter Lee Williams, a sibling for their beautiful 18-month-old son Cyprus.EXCLUSIVE: Kelvin Fletcher opens up about being a dad of four and reveals what is next for the family's farm"We feel completely lucky and blessed that we have this amazing baby boy and another on the way," says the 31-year-old social influencer and author who was placed in an induced coma shortly after giving birth to Cyprus – as she had contracted Covid-19 during the pandemic. Grace and Lee posing with their son CyprusShe tells how the strength of love for her son helped her survive."I kept telling myself: 'I'm his mum and he needs me.' I didn't know the strength I had until I became a mother, and I worked so hard on my recovery to get home to him."Remarkably, it was Cyprus who first gave Grace an inkling that she was pregnant for the second time."Cyprus was being so clingy and putting his head on my tummy.

Lee Williams was a gospel singer and the leader of Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC’s.Williams founded the Spiritual QC’s in 1968 in Tupelo, Mississippi. They performed for decades before recording their first national LP, 1996’s “Jesus Is Alive and Well.” It included the gospel hit “I’ve Learned to Lean.” Williams and the group went on to record at least a dozen more albums, and they were honored with a Soul Train Award for Best Gospel Album of the Year as well as several Stellar Awards.

A man being treated in hospital who set his bed on fire by smoking while wearing an oxygen mask has been jailed.Almost £50,000 worth of damage was caused after Lee Williams, 44, decided to light up a cigarette.He had already been repeatedly warned by nurses after being found smoking in his hospital bed during his two-week stay.Several people had to be evacuated from the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

A hospital patient caused almost £50,000 of damage after smoking a cigarette from his bed while wearing an oxygen mask.