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."

The U.K. drag superstar competed on the first season of "Drag Race UK" and returned to star on "All Stars 7," with Michelle Visage remembering her as "a beacon to so many."

RuPaul has made his first public appearance since The Vivienne's death, delivering an emotional tribute at DragCon UK in London's ExCel centre on Friday. The 64-year-old drag icon appeared visibly moved as he addressed the crowd alongside fellow judge Michelle Visage.

RuPaul and longtime judge Michelle Visage joined "Drag Race" alums — including The Vivienne's "All Stars 7" sisters Jaida Essence Hall and Raja — in mourning the queen.

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.

Opening RuPaul’s DragCon UK the American actor said he was “here to celebrate life, to celebrate love”, adding "we’re going to remember our dear, The Vivienne". | ITV News Granada

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 star The Vivienne has died aged 32, their publicist has said. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of Dancing On Ice.

DragCon UK 2025 kicked off Friday at ExCeL London. And in the wake of the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 winner The Vivienne, RuPaul gave a heartfelt tribute to the queen. The Queen of Drag said a few words about The Vivienne on the pink carpet of DragCon's opening ceremony.