Drag Race winner Tyra's ex-pal issues furious 'promise' over vile The Vivienne tweets

RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez has shared a series of disgusting posts following the death of The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, at the age of 32

RuPaul's Drag Race stars have publicly called out Tyra Sanchez over their disgusting posts following The Vivienne's death.

Tributes have been pouring in for drag star The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, after they died aged 32 over the weekend. Amid the outpouring of love, Tyra took to social media within hours to share a string of vile tweets written in response to a 2020 post by The Vivienne.

Almost five years ago, The Vivienne had written: “Bet Tyra was fuming when she Realised Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though.” Adding a new response, Tyra penned: “Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium." Tyra has carried on amid backlash as yesterday posted a photo of a crematorium with the words ‘songs I would play if I owned a crematorium’ while Alicia Keys' Girl on Fire played in the background.

In response to the shocking posts, drag star and disgusted former friend Kandy Muse issued a threat. "I've defended you for years but now you can absolutely go f**k yourself and if our path were to ever cross it's absolutely on sight b**ch, it's not a threat it's a promise. You disgusting person."

Fans have also been outraged at Tyra's posts. One person raged: “You are so f****** disgusting.” Another added: “How sad that you once had the status of a queen and now you are just a despicable vagabond hungry for a pitiful show, laaaaaame.” Someone else commented: “Girl, you were too scared to reply when The Vivienne was alive so you had to clap back after they had passed? You’re sad get a life.”

Some have called on RuPaul to strip Tyra of her Drag Race crown in the wake of her vile outbursts. A fan bagged: “@RuPaul take away Tyra Sanchez's win now. The s**t she posted had no right to allow her to stay in the hall of fame, she is a disgrace to the planet and to the fandom and you should discard anything related to her as you did Sherry Pie. Letting this slide is a big f**k up.”

Another added: “I think #RuPaul should take the crown from Tyra Sanchez and give it to #Raven in a symbolic but powerful act. The level of disrespect that girl has, already crossed all limits with her comments about The Vivienne. Do the right thing Mama Ru.” The Vivienne's death was confirmed on Sunday and shared by their publicist and friend Simon Jones.

He shared a statement that read: "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."

RuPaul also paid an emotional tribute, saying: “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of the Vivienne - an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being."

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