James Lee Williams, better known as the winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' season one The Vivienne, has died, with show judge Visage paying tribute to "a beacon to so many."

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.

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.

RuPaul has spoken out after the death of a Drag Race star at 32. The drag performer James Lee Williams, known by their stage name “The Vivienne,” died last week, shocking fans and celebrities alike who worked with the star.

The Vivienne, Season 1 winner of “Rupaul’s Drag Race UK,” died over the weekend. The drag performer, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was reportedly 32. A cause of death was not revealed in a social media post announcing the death.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne passed away over the weekend, as Michelle Visage and friends pay tribute to the 32-year-old.

Dancing On Ice and RuPaul's Drag Race legend, The Vivienne has died aged just 32, with a spokesperson for the star confirming the devastating news

Bimini Bon Boulash said drag star The Vivienne was "truly loved" following news of their death [PA Media] RuPaul's Drag Race UK's Bimini Bon Boulash has paid tribute to fellow star of the show The Vivienne after their sudden death at the weekend.

Fans are heartbroken The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, had to endure so much hatred in their final days after they appeared on an episode of Blankety Blank on Boxing Day