Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne who sadly passed away over the weekend at the age of 32.
Speaking on her ITV show today, the Scots TV host said the news "really shocked" her after learning that The Vivienne, real name James Lee Williams, had died.
She said: "Really sad news now, I was really shocked by this, tributes are continuing to be paid to Drag Race winner The Vivienne, who has died at just the age of 32.
"I got this news really late last night, and you know when there some things that really make you go 'What!?' I can't believe it. So sad.
"My thoughts are with everybody who knew The Vivienne and loved The Vivienne, it's just really, really sad. Police have said no suspicious circumstances, we don't know anymore than that, we should just leave it and let people grieve and remember her with a smile because what a force of nature."
The news was announced by The Vivienne's friend and publicist Simon Jones.
He said: "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."
Cheshire Police issued statement. A spokesman for the force revealed officers had been called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, at 12.22pm on Sunday following reports of a sudden death.
The spokesman said: "Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
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