RuPaul, The Vivienne and Drag Race

Michelle Visage Leads Tributes to The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.’ Star, Who Has Died at 32
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's Drag Race UK” winner, “All Stars 7” queen The Vivienne dies at 32
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."
Drag Race star RuPaul 'seriously considering' quitting hit TV series after The Vivienne's shock death
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 pays tribute to The Vivienne 'with a broken heart' after “Drag Race UK” winner's death
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 Posts Tribute to ‘Drag Race’ Star After Their Tragic Death at 32
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.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies at 32, RuPaul, Visage mourn
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.
The Vivienne, First Ever Winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’, Dies at 32
"RuPaul's Drag Race UK" winner James Lee Williams, better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died. They were 32.
Boston contestant on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ hits runway in Dunkin’-inspired dress
Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premiered on MTV last week, giving viewers a first look at contestant Kori King, the self-proclaimed “Black Barbie from Boston.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies aged 32
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.
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 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
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The second half of the new cast of 14 queens will compete to be crowned America's Next Drag Superstar in a new episode of ...
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The Vivienne: Drag Race UK star James Lee Williams dies aged 32 as Michelle Visage leads tributes
A spokesperson for the RuPaul's Drag Race UK star took to social media ... poured in for the late telly star from the likes of Michelle Visage, Ashley Roberts and Lisa Riley.