Star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, The Vivienne dies aged 32

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Dancing On Ice and RuPaul's Drag Race legend, The Vivienne, has died aged 32. The star born James Lee Williams became a household name thanks to their charm and humour.

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00:00Tributes have been pouring in for the Vivian who sadly died at the age of 32.

00:04James Lee Williams known as iconic drag queen the Vivian passed away over the

00:08weekend. In a statement on Instagram the public relations representative Simon

00:13Jones said it is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James

00:17Lee Williams the Vivian has passed this weekend. James was an incredibly loved

00:22warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of

00:26their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James

00:30achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further

00:34details. We please ask that James's family are given the time and privacy

00:38they now need to process and grieve. Despite originally being from Colwyn

00:42Bay North Wales the Vivian started her drag career in Liverpool and was often

00:46seen DJing at the Pride Quarters iconic superstar boudoir rising to fame in 2015

00:50after becoming the UK drag ambassador for RuPaul's Drag Race. Williams then

00:55went on to become the winner of the first UK series in 2019.

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