Top UK Drag Queen and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Star’ Drops Dead at 32
The top British drag queen who won the UK’s RuPaul Drag Race back in 2019 has died.
James Lee Williams, AKA, “The Vivienne,” died suddenly at the age of 32.
Williams’ PR manager is not releasing any details.
The Vivienne reportedly struggled with drug addiction.
“In the past, the late performer was open about struggles with drug addiction, opening up on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and saying, “When people say, ‘You’ve got to hit rock bottom to get further,’ it sounds so stupid but it’s the truth.”” – People Magazine reported.
The New York Post reported:
British drag star James Lee Williams, known professionally as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32.
Williams shot to international fame as the winner of the first UK version of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2019, and became the first drag performer to compete on Britain’s Dancing on Ice in 2023.
“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne – has passed away this weekend,” Simon Jones PR posted.
“James was an incredible loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”
“Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle.”
“They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”
“We will not be releasing any further details.”
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