The Vivienne, beloved star of RuPaul’s Drag Race, has tragically died at the young age of 32, leaving fans and family heartbroken
Colwyn Bay: It’s such sad news that The Vivienne, a star from RuPaul’s Drag Race, has passed away. They were only 32 years old. It’s hard to believe.
Their real name was James Lee Williams. They grew up in Colwyn Bay and moved to Liverpool when they were just 16. The name The Vivienne came from their love for Vivienne Westwood’s fashion.
The Vivienne became a household name in 2019 after winning the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. They also appeared in shows like Morning T&T, The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood, and even participated in the Christmas special of The Great British Sewing Bee.
Simon Jones, their publicist, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram. He expressed how loved and warm-hearted James was, and how much they will be missed.
James’s family is understandably devastated. They are proud of everything James accomplished and are asking for privacy as they navigate this tough time.
