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RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event

A memorial book and wall was put up at the event for fans and performers to sign.

Evening Standard

‘Mother has spoken’: RuPaul responds to Tyra Sanchez’s ‘disgusting’ The Vivienne post

US drag queen caused uproar with a post to X/Twitter just hours after news broke of The Vivienne’s death

The Independent UK

The Vivienne was a defender of LGBTQ+ rights and a protector of queer joy – they will be missed

On Sunday, January 5, it was reported that James Lee Williams, better known as the British drag performer The Vivienne, had died at the age of 32. For fans and followers of British and international drag performers, this news has come as a shock. Not just because of the young…

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Dancing On Ice to pay tribute to former contestant The Vivienne following drag star's death

The drag artist was the first to appear on the ITV ice skating show in 2024, finishing in second place

Evening Standard

RuPaul breaks silence on death of Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne

The Vivienne’s publicist announced the drag star’s death in an Instagram post on January 5

The Independent UK

Ex-husband of The Vivienne says ‘heart is shattered’ after Drag Race star’s death

David Ludford pays emotional tribute, while UK show’s host RuPaul says the performer was ‘a lovely human being’

The Guardian - UK

Ariana Grande pays tribute to The Vivienne

Ariana Grande is among the stars paying tribute to 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' star The Vivienne.

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Ex-husband of The Vivienne pays tribute to Drag Race star: My heart is shattered

The RuPaul’s Drag Race star died aged 32, it was announced over the weekend.

Evening Standard

Police share update on death of RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne

Officers attended an address near Chester following reports of a sudden death

The Independent UK

Drag Race Contestant Called Out For ‘Disgusting’ Joke About The Vivienne’s Tragic Death

Drag queen Tyra has been criticised online for making a crude joke about the recent passing of The Vivienne.

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The Vivienne: Ariana Grande, Rylan and Tia Kofi lead star tributes to ‘iconic’ performer

James Lee Williams, the popular British drag artist and West End actor, has died aged 32

The Independent UK

RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dancing On Ice stars remember ‘trailblazer’ The Vivienne

James Lee Williams has died at the age of 32.

Evening Standard

James Lee Williams AKA The Vivienne — Winner Of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK S1 — Has Died, Age 32

"You were a beacon to so many."

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RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32

Tributes flood in for ‘warm-hearted and amazing’ drag artist James Lee Williams

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The Vivienne death latest: RuPaul’s Drag Race stars lead tributes to ‘incredible’ performer

James Lee Williams, the popular British drag performer, has died at the age of 32

Evening Standard

The Vivienne: Ariana Grande leads tributes for Drag Race UK star as police say death 'not suspicious'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has died aged 32

Evening Standard

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The Independent UK

The Vivienne death: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner dies suddenly aged 32

Drag artist’s longtime publicist called them an ‘incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person’

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The Guardian - UK

Man given suspended sentence for punching Drag Race star The Vivienne

Alan Whitfield, 51, hit James Lee Williams, 31, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and verbally abused him

Evening Standard

Drag star The Vivienne tells court hate crime assault caused 'stress, anguish and ongoing trauma'

The star told the court: 'I am now a lot more conscious that I could be attacked at any moment simply for living my life'

Daily Mirror

Drag Race star The Vivienne says 'homophobia alive and well' after McDonald’s 'attack'

The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, claims she was attacked in front of women and children in the McDonald’s branch in Edge Lane, Merseyside, at lunchtime on Friday

Liverpool Echo

Artist gets 'the best feeling ever’ after logging onto Facebook

Loren Hand said it was "amazing" for a celebrity to acknowledge her work

Nottingham Post

Dancing on Ice finalist announces spilt from husband as ‘people grow apart’

She confirmed the split in a statement on Instragram

Wales Online

The Vivienne says her marriage break-up has 'nothing to do' with Dancing On Ice partner

The Welsh drag queen has responded to speculation that her marriage breakdown was due to her friendship with her Dancing on Ice partner

Wales Online

Dancing on Ice finalist announces spilt from husband after ‘life gets in the way’

The Vivienne and her husband of three years, David, have ended their relationship

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