James Lee Williams, called drag musician The Vivienne, has actually passed away at the age of 32, his public relationships depictive revealed on Sunday.
Simon Jones uploaded on Instagram on Sunday: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.
“James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.
“We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”
Williams, whose drag name originated from their love of the stylist Vivienne Westwood, increased to prestige after coming to be the UK drag ambassador for the United States collection of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2015.
They won the very first UK collection of the program in 2019 after lip-syncing in the last to I’m Your Man, a track by Wham!
Williams consequently showed up in the 7th period of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and was a finalist in the UK collection of Dancing on Ice in 2023, ending up in 3rd location.
The drag musician most just recently played the Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on excursion and formerly looked like the Wicked Witch of the West in the rebirth of the Wizard of Oz music.
Tributes have actually been paid to Williams on social networks.
RuPaul’s Drag Race court Michelle Visage claimed: “Heartbreaking, I don’t know how to say how I feel.
“My darling @thevivienne_ we go back to when I started coming over here to the UK. You were always there, always laughing, always giving, always on point.
“Your laughter, your wit, your talent, your drag. I loved all of it but I loved your friendship most of all. You were a beacon to so many.”
Coronation Street celebrity Antony Cotton claimed the information was “unbelievably sad”, including: “James was a real joy to be around. We loved him, x.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK celebrity Bimini Bon Boulash composed on Instagram: “I’m so sorry I’m in total shock.”
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley defined Williams as an “incredible human” that will certainly be missed out on.
She composed on Instagram: “You incredible human … rest in peace. Never stop shining your beautiful light over us all.
“Love and strength to all your family. We will miss you so much.”
