RuPaul's Drag Race Stars Pay Tribute To The Vivienne After Shocking Death
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The world of drag has paid tribute to RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne after they passed away at the age of 32. The performer, real name James Lee Williams, passed away in their Chester home and was found on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
James Lee Williams, born in North Wales, derived his drag name from his love of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Already popular in the British drag scene, they rose to fame after winning the first U.K. season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2019.
Since winning the show, they have competed on Dancing on Ice and have appeared on stage in The Wizard of Oz and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Vivienne also returned for Drag Race All Stars 7 in 2022.
A spokesperson for Cheshire police announced that officers had been called to their home after reports of a sudden death. Police attended,...
The world of drag has paid tribute to RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne after they passed away at the age of 32. The performer, real name James Lee Williams, passed away in their Chester home and was found on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025.
James Lee Williams, born in North Wales, derived his drag name from his love of fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Already popular in the British drag scene, they rose to fame after winning the first U.K. season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2019.
Since winning the show, they have competed on Dancing on Ice and have appeared on stage in The Wizard of Oz and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The Vivienne also returned for Drag Race All Stars 7 in 2022.
A spokesperson for Cheshire police announced that officers had been called to their home after reports of a sudden death. Police attended,...
- 1/10/2025
- by Amelia Harvey
- The Things
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