Drag Race, The Vivienne and RuPaul

RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event
American actor and TV host RuPaul Charles opened RuPaul’s DragCon UK event by paying tribute to fellow drag queen The Vivienne as someone with a passion for “love and life”. James Lee Williams won the first series of the BBC’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of ITV’s Dancing On Ice before they died aged 32 at the weekend.
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 known as The Vivienne, was just 32 when he passed away on Sunday, January
'Drag Race' Alum Under Fire for Joking About The Vivienne's Death
Drag Race alum Tyra Sanchez faces backlash for joking about The Vivienne’s tragic passing at age 32, with fans expressing outrage online.
'Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul mourns 'with a broken heart'
The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.
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."
RuPaul ‘seriously considering’ quitting Drag Race UK after The Vivienne’s death
RuPaul Charles is said to be ‘seriously considering’ stepping down from Drag Race UK after the tragic death of its first winner, The Vivienne. The Vivienne, whose off-stage name was James Lee Williams, died aged just 32 earlier this month – the official cause of death is not yet known.
Inside RuPaul's Drag Race tragedies following The Vivienne's death aged 32
The world of RuPaul's Drag Race has been left in mourning after the death of The Vivienne, with the drag queen's passing just the latest in a string of tragedies for the show
The Vivienne, RuPaul’s Drag Race Star, Dead at 32
Drag queen The Vivenne (aka James Lee Williams), who competed in and won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1, has died. They were 32. The Vivienne’s publicist, Simon Jones, confirmed the news of their passing in an Instagram post on Sunday.
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's Drag Race UK” winner, “All Stars 7” queen The Vivienne dies at 32
The U.K. drag superstar competed on the first season of "Drag Race UK" and returned to star on "All Stars 7," with Michelle Visage remembering her as "a beacon to so many."
RuPaul Shades ‘Drag Race’ Winner’s Cruel Post About Star’s Death
RuPaul hit back against a drag queen’s offensive joke following the recent death of Drag Race U.K. winner, The Vivienne. Tyra Sanchez, 36, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, sparked an outcry when she responded to an old tweet by The Vivienne.
The Vivienne: Pictures of the Late Drag Queen James Lee Williams
We’re honoring the life and career of The Vivienne after their shocking death. See photos of the late ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race’ ...
James Lee Williams dead: drag queen ‘The Vivienne’ who won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK & starred on Dancing on Ice dies age 32
DRAG queen ‘The Vivienne’ who won a series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and starred on Dancing on Ice has died aged 32. The news ...
The Vivienne's friend says drag queen was 'bombarded with homophobic abuse' before death
The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at a property in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on Sunday, ...