Vivienne, winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’, dies at the age of 32

The Viviennedrag queen known for winning the first British edition of the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Racein 2019, is dead this Sunday, 5th, at 32 years old. The information was confirmed in a statement that appeared on the programme’s official profile on social media. The cause of death was not reported.

“We are deeply saddened by the news of Vivienne’s passing. Her talent, humor and dedication to the art of drag were an inspiration. We will miss her, but her legacy will live on as an example of creativity and authenticity,” yes reads in the note. .

James Lee Williams was born on April 12, 1992 in Liverpool, United Kingdom, where years later he performed in his first shows as a drag queen. In addition to the reality show he won, he also participated in other programs such as RuPaul’s Drag Race All Starsin 2022, and the Dancing on icein 2023.

“My first job as a drag queen was at [casa de shows] Rosa, in Liverpool. I remember taking a bottle of soft drink and £25 to keep him under control. It was there that Tammy Pax gave me the name Vivienne, because I was known for wearing Vivienne Westwood clothes,” she explained in an interview with Vada magazine in 2015.

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— RuPaul’s DragRace (@RuPaulsDragRace) January 5, 2025

Source: Terra