The Vivienne, Drag Race and RuPaul

The Vivienne's death could spell the end of Drag Race as RuPaul is 'in bits'
The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, had been one of the breakout stars on RuPaul's Drag Race - the BBC reality show in which drag queens compete in front of host RuPaul
'Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul mourns 'with a broken heart'
James Lee Williams, the first winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died at age 32.  The British drag queen died over the weekend, their manager Simon Jones confirmed in a statement posted to Instagram.
‘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.
RuPaul Pays Tribute To The Vivienne After The Drag Race Fan Favorite’s Death
RuPaul, many past contestants, and fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race mourned the loss of UK Season 1 fan favorite The Vivienne yesterday. The television host and legendary drag queen took to her Instagram to publicly remember the Welsh drag performer.
'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.
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."
'The Vivienne was truly loved,' says Drag Race star
Bimini Bon Boulash said drag star The Vivienne was "truly loved" following news of their death [PA Media] RuPaul's Drag Race UK's Bimini Bon Boulash has paid tribute to fellow star of the show The Vivienne after their sudden death at the weekend.
Pride organisers pay tribute after RuPaul’s Drag Race star dies at 32
Oxford Pride has paid tribute to star of RuPaul’s Drag Race The Vivienne who was found dead last weekend. The performer James Lee Williams, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of Dancing On Ice,
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, ...
RuPaul shares “Drag Race” video of herself slapping Tyra Sanchez after season 2 winner mocked The Vivienne's death
Mama Ru shared a clip from season 2 of the show that depicted her slapping Tyra in an acting challenge, days after the queen ...
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: 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’ ...
Drag queen The Vivienne's journey from city DJ to international icon
Through hard work and determination, the much-loved performer became one of the biggest names in the drag industry ...