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RuPaul's Drag Race stars' tragic deaths including The Vivienne and Cherry Valentine
The death of The Vivienne has left Drag Race fans and former contestants heartbroken - but they are not the only stars to have tragically died at a young age
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.
‘Drag Race’ family mourns the Vivienne, a U.K. star who died at 32: ‘A true champion’
RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.
Inside The Vivienne's lavish €1.5m home with silk carpets where Drag Race star was found dead
The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at their luxury home earlier this month - take a look inside the stunning property where they lived
RuPaul Seemingly Reacts to ‘Drag Race’ Alum Tyra Sanchez Joking About The Vivienne’s Death
RuPaul is seemingly weighing in on Tyra Sanchez joking about The Vivienne’s unexpected death. RuPaul, 64, shared a throwback video from the season 2 finale of The RuPaul Drag Race via his Instagram on Wednesday.
Michelle Visage Leads Tributes to The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.’ Star, Who Has Died at 32
James Lee Williams, better known as the winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' season one The Vivienne, has died, with show judge Visage paying tribute to "a beacon to so many."
Drag Race star The Vivienne hailed as ‘beacon to so many’ after death aged 32
RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne has been hailed as “a beacon to so many” after their death aged 32. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of Dancing On Ice.
What Happened to The Vivienne? ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Winner Passes Away
Drag star The Vivienne, the first-ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, passed away at 32. James Lee Williams, better known by their drag name, The Vivenne, was integral to putting British drag into the mainstream.
'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.
The Vivienne Dies: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 1 Winner Was 32
The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed
RuPaul honors The Vivienne with touching tribute at DragCon UK
DragCon UK 2025 kicked off Friday at ExCeL London. And in the wake of the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 winner The Vivienne, RuPaul gave a heartfelt tribute to the queen. The Queen of Drag said a few words about The Vivienne on the pink carpet of DragCon's opening ceremony.
The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner, has died
James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ ...
The Vivienne, “RuPaul's Drag Race UK” Winner, Dies at 32: 'An Incredibly Loved, Warm-Hearted Person'
The Vivienne, the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1, has died at the age of 32, PEOPLE has confirmed. The drag artist, ...
Dancing on Ice fans criticise 'poor’ The Vivienne tribute
Was that seriously the tribute for The Vivienne they were talking about?? Hoping there’s something else later on in the show ...
West Midlands Drag Race UK legend Ginny Lemon 'in tears' with heartfelt tribute to The Vivienne
Drag Race UK legend Ginny Lemon, from Worcester, paid a heartfelt tribute to fellow drag artist The Vivienne after the artist ...
Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez posts another vile The Vivienne tweet as fans issue furious demand
Tyra Sanchez's disgusting social media rant hours after the news of the death of The Vivienne caused outrage and now fans ...
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The Vivienne’s friends remember ‘world class’ drag star at Liverpool vigil: ‘A shining beacon in all our lives’
The Vivienne’s friends have paid tribute to the drag pro at an emotional vigil in Liverpool. The TV star, real name James Lee Williams, who shot to fame after winning the first series of RuPaul’s Drag ...