The RuPaul’s Drag Race community is in mourning.
The Vivienne, who won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and also competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, has died. The British performer was 32.
“It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams — The Vivienne, has passed this weekend,” publicist Simon Jones said in a statement on X, formerly Twitter, Jan. 5. “James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person.”
The rep continued, “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.”
The cause of The Vivienne’s death was not made public.
“We will not be releasing any further details,” Jones said in the statement, adding, “We please ask that James’ family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”
