Drag, The Vivienne and RuPaul

RuPaul gives touching tribute to The Vivienne at DragCon UK after death: 'Be free'
RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne - who passed away in early January at the age of 32 - at the opening of DragCon UK 2025 in London
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 mourns loss of 'The Vivienne' at DragCon 2025
RuPaul is remembering the late drag queen The Vivienne, who tragically passed away last week. James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, was just 32 when he passed away on Sunday, January
RuPaul opens UK DragCon with tribute to The Vivienne
RuPaul said the focus of the DragCon UK event would be "love," going on to remember "our dear The Vivienne," who died last weekend aged 32.
RuPaul Seemingly Reacts to ‘Drag Race’ Alum Tyra Sanchez Joking About The Vivienne’s Death
RuPaul is seemingly weighing in on Tyra Sanchez joking about The Vivienne’s unexpected death. RuPaul, 64, shared a throwback video from the season 2 finale of The RuPaul Drag Race via his Instagram on Wednesday.
The Vivienne Dies: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 1 Winner Was 32
The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed
‘RuPaul's Drag Race UK' winner The Vivienne dead at 32
James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne and the first winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.," has died. The performer was 32.
RuPaul shares emotional statement about The Vivienne's passing
The RuPaul's Drag Race mogul shared an emotional statement about the passing of The Vivienne, who won the first season of Drag Race UK and competed in the all-winners edition of All Stars 7.
RuPaul posts moment of violence in response to Tyra Sanchez's vile comments on The Vivienne's death
Drag Race host RuPaul responded to Tyra Sanchez's disgusting comments after The Vivienne's death in the form of a video posted to Instagram with no caption
RuPaul pays an emotional tribute to The Vivienne at the opening of DragCon UK
On Sunday (Jan. 05, 2025), it was announced that beloved drag performer and theatrical star The Vivienne passed away at age 32. Law enforcement officials have confirmed there were no suspicious elements surrounding the death.
RuPaul responds amid outrage over Tyra Sanchez’s ‘disgusting’ The Vivienne posts
Shortly after the news emerged, however, US drag queen Tyra Sanchez, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in the US, shared a post that sparked outrage on social media. In 2020, The Vivienne had written on X/Twitter,
RuPaul seen for first time since The Vivienne's tragic death and delivers powerful speech
RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne tragically died earlier this month and RuPaul has now made his first public appearance ...
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 ...
The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner, has died
James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ ...
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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." ...