The Vivienne, Liverpool and RuPaul's Drag Race

The Vivienne’s friends remember ‘world class’ drag star at Liverpool vigil
Drag queen Danny Beard said they had just come back from RuPaul’s Drag Con where ‘the love for Viv was really overwhelming’.
The Vivienne vigil sees Liverpool 'lit up in green' to honour the Ru Paul's Drag Race star
The drag star rose to fame on the first season of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK, coming first in that competition before going on to compete in Ru Paul's Drag Race All Stars in 2022. Following that, Vivienne became the first drag queen to participate in Dancing on Ice, coming third in 2023.
‘Drag Race’ family mourns the Vivienne, a U.K. star who died at 32: ‘A true champion’
RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.
The Vivienne, Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Dies at 32
James Lee Williams, a drag performer and winner of the inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” who was best known by the stage name The Vivienne, died over the weekend. They were 32. Williams’s death was announced in a statement by their manager, Simon Jones, which did not cite a cause.
RuPaul makes touching The Vivienne tribute as Drag Race icons flock to London event
RuPaul's DragCon UK event was opened with a tribute to The Vivienne, as the American actor and TV host called the drag queen his "dear" friend who was "all about love and life"
RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event
American actor and TV host RuPaul Charles opened RuPaul’s DragCon UK event by paying tribute to fellow drag queen The Vivienne as someone with a passion for “love and life”. James Lee Williams won the first series of the BBC’s RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of ITV’s Dancing On Ice before they died aged 32 at the weekend.
Remembering The Vivienne, 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' winner and musical theater star
James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."
The Vivienne's young niece addresses crowd at vigil as Liverpool turns green for late icon
An emotional vigil was held in Liverpool on Sunday to honor The Vivienne, the celebrated drag performer who passed away at 32 ...
'Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul mourns 'with a broken heart'
James Lee Williams, the first winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died at ...
Inside RuPaul's Drag Race tragedies following The Vivienne's death aged 32
The world of RuPaul's Drag Race has been left in mourning after the death of The Vivienne, with the drag queen's passing just ...
The Vivienne vigil leaves family 'completely overwhelmed' as hundreds pay tribute in Liverpool
A moving vigil was held in honour of RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne - whose name was James Lee Williams - in Liverpool on Sunday following their sudden death last week ...
I was at The Vivienne’s emotional vigil – one organic moment was beautiful
Liam found one moment particuarly moving: ‘The balloon release, which happened organically during the song For Good, was particularly beautiful. As well as the closing song Somewhere Over Rainbow.
'The Vivienne was a fierce artist and embodiment of British drag'
The Vivienne was the embodiment of British drag in the same way that RuPaul represents US drag excellence — and she deserves ...
How The Vivienne became a breakout star of British drag
Known to the world as The Vivienne, James Lee Williams was one of the biggest breakout stars of British drag, and it all ...
James Lee Williams dead: drag queen ‘The Vivienne’ who won RuPaul’s Drag Race UK & starred on Dancing on Ice dies age 32
DRAG queen ‘The Vivienne’ who won a series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and starred on Dancing on Ice has died aged 32. The news ...
The Vivienne's friend says drag queen was 'bombarded with homophobic abuse' before death
The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at a property in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on Sunday, ...