Opening RuPaul’s DragCon UK the American actor said he was “here to celebrate life, to celebrate love”, adding "we’re going to remember our dear, The Vivienne". | ITV News Granada

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"

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.

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

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."

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.

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 hit back against a drag queen’s offensive joke following the recent death of Drag Race U.K. winner, The Vivienne. Tyra Sanchez, 36, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, sparked an outcry when she responded to an old tweet by The Vivienne.

On Sunday (Jan. 05, 2025), it was announced that beloved drag performer and theatrical star The Vivienne passed away at age 32. Law enforcement officials have confirmed there were no suspicious elements surrounding the death.

A memorial booth for The Vivienne has been set up at RuPaul’s DragCon UK 2025 for attendees to share their tributes and memories of the late performer who died on January 5.