The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at the age of 32 over the weekend, with the RuPaul Drag Race star's friend Myra DuBois now speaking out

James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."

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.

The Vivienne opened doors for countless drag artists in media. Outside of RuPaul's Drag Race, the performer was a cultural icon.

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

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.

RuPaul has made his first public appearance since The Vivienne's death, delivering an emotional tribute at DragCon UK in London's ExCel centre on Friday. The 64-year-old drag icon appeared visibly moved as he addressed the crowd alongside fellow judge Michelle Visage.

RuPaul paid tribute to late drag queen The Vivienne at RuPaul's DragCon on Friday. The RuPaul's Drag Race UK host and head judge has spoken out days after the sudden death of the contestant, real name James Lee Williams,

RuPaul's DragCon UK event was opened with a tribute to The Vivienne, as the American actor and TV host called the drag queen his "dear" friend who was "all about love and life"