RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” winner James Lee Williams, better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died. They were 32. Williams’ death was confirmed by their manager Simon Jones, who shared a statement on Instagram announcing that his client had passed over the weekend.

Drag performer James Lee Williams – better known to fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race as The Vivienne – has died at the age of 32. On Sunday evening, the former Drag Race champion’s publicist announced on social media: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.

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