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

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.

RuPaul has appeared to respond to a hugely controversial post by drag star Tyra Sanchez about late performer The Vivienne. The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, was found dead last weekend aged 32.

James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ has died. They were reportedly 32. The cause of death was not disclosed.

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

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."

James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."

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.

Queen of Drag RuPaul Andre Charles has paid tribute to James Lee Williams, known on RuPaul's show as The Vivienne, after they died at the age of 32. RuPaul spoke out after news of The Vivienne's death was confirmed by a spokesperson, who said they had 'passed this weekend' of January 4.

As 'Drag Race' fans continue to mourn the sudden loss of The Vivienne, an alum from the American franchise is stirring controversy.

James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne and the first winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.," has died. The performer was 32.