The Vivienne, First Ever Winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’, Dies at 32
variety.comJack Dunn “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” winner James Lee Williams, better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died. They were 32.
Williams’ death was confirmed by their manager Simon Jones, who shared a statement on Instagram announcing that his client had passed over the weekend. “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivienne, has passed away this weekend,” read the statement. “James was an incredibly loved, warmhearted and amazing person.
Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.
We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.” In a more personal follow-up statement shared by Jones shortly after, he wrote, “These are words I never ever wanted to write.
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