RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, according to their publicist Simon Jones.
“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” Jones announced Sunday on X.
“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”
The cause of death wasn’t disclosed.
The Vivienne, born in Wales, rose to prominence in 2015 after becoming U.K. drag ambassador for the American TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race. The performer won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019. Their impression of then-U.S. president Donald Trump was beloved by fans and judges of the show and helped further establish their career.
The performer also came back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7 in 2022.
In 2023, The Vivienne became the first drag performer to compete on Dancing on Ice, appearing as a contestant on Season 15, partnering with American figure skater Colin Grafton and finishing in third place.
The performer also made their West End debut…
