James Lee Williams, better known by his stage name The Vivienne, died at the age of 32 over the weekend, his agent Simon Jones announced on Instagram this Sunday, January 5, 2025.
“It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, passed away this weekend. James was an incredibly loved, warm and extraordinary person”posted Simon Jones, the agent of The Vivienne, on Instagram this Sunday January 5, 2025.
The Vivienne won the first season of Drag Race UK in 2019. The causes of her death have not been revealed, underlines in particular the Huffington Post.
“A true champion”
Drag Race confirmed the information a few hours later: “We are deeply saddened to learn of The Vivienne’s passing. Her talent, humor and dedication to the art of drag were inspiring. She will be greatly missed, but her legacy will remain a beacon of creativity and of authenticity – she embodied what it means to be a true champion. Our hearts go out to her family and fans during this difficult time.”
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Vivienne. Her talent, humor, and dedication to the art of drag was an inspiration. She will be dearly missed, but her legacy will live on as a beacon of creativity and authenticity – she embodied what it means to be a true… pic.twitter.com/Kf5biayP9R
— RuPaul’s Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) https://twitter.com/RuPaulsDragRace/status/1876003619645866383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
“Brille Viv”
Born in 1992 in Wales, James Lee Williams began his career as a drag queen in 2007 in Liverpool. She chose the stage name The Vivienne in reference to the fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. She won Drag Race UK in 2019, and competed on the show’s All Star season in 2022.
“We lost one of us today. Shine Viv, we miss you already,” published Nicky Doll, queen of French drag on Instagram.
