Drag Race legend The Vivienne sadly passed away on the weekend which has left fans across the globe devastated - here is all we know about his tragic death so far
RuPaul's Drag Race champ The Vivienne sadly passed away on the weekend and here is all we know about their death.
The TV star's death has rocked fans all over the globe and left them devastated after he died age 32. Otherwise known as James Lee Williams, he is known for winning the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and placing third on Dancing On Ice in 2023.
His death was announced by their publicist, Simon Jones, who posted online: “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.”
Here is what else we known surrounding the tragic circumstances...
Found by father
The talented star was found dead by their distraught dad, a source has now revealed to The Sun. The friend said the TV star was found by their heartbroken father and stepmother on Sunday (January 5).
The source told the publication: “Their devastated dad raised the alarm and believed they had passed away a day or two before being found.”
Police update
The police also released a statement on Monday (January 6) about the 'sudden' death of the performer. A spokesman for Cheshire Police revealed cops had been called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, at 12.22pm on Sunday (January 5) following reports of a sudden death.
The spokesman commented: "Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
As well as their publicist, the police also revealed no further details about the cause of death, leaving it as a mystery to fans for now.
Brutal trolling
A RuPaul's Drag Race star has since made a "vile" comment about The Vivienne the star's death, resulting in them receiving a tonne of backlash online by fans.
Season two winner Tyra Sanchez has made some controversial comments following the series one winner's death. Otherwise known as James Ross, Tyra responded to a tweet The Vivienne made back in 2020.
Vivienne's tweet from almost five years ago read: "Bet Tyra was fuming when she Realised Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though."
They has since then responded with: "Yet it doesn't compare to the fumes of the crematorium." This led Kandy Muse to furiously reply: "'I've defended you for years but now you can absolutely go f*** yourself and if our path were to ever cross it's absolutely on sight b****, it's not a threat it's a promise. you disgusting person."
Tyra responded with: "Threat received. Prepare your funeral," before adding: "She's dead. Rotting. Sending me all the hate in the world won't bring her back. But do as you must. Because of you the tweet has reached over 25k individuals. Thanks for the much needed attention that I oh so desperately needed."
One fan blasted: "You are disgusting...shame on you," while another dubbed Tyra "twisted, coldhearted and disappointing".
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