The police has released a statement on the 'sudden' death of RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne.
The TV star, who won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and placed third on skating competition Dancing On Ice in 2023, passed away at the weekend aged 32. Otherwise known as James Lee Williams, the talented star's death has devastated fans all over the world.
A spokesman for Cheshire Police said officers 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 shared: "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."
The news of Williams's death was announced by their publicist, Simon Jones, who wrote 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.”
RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage also paid tribute to the star on Instagram and described the loss as "heartbreaking". She penned alongside snaps of them together: "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.
"Seeing you make your West End debut was amazing for me to witness your dream come true right in front of my eyes, I'm the lucky one to have known you and to have laughed together with you so many times."
Williams also performed as the Wicked Witch of the West in a tour of The Wizard Of Oz musical and took on the role in the West End at the Gillian Lynne Theatre last year.
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