The Vivienne’s heartbreaking final social media post days before shock death revealed Drag Race star’s huge heart

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DRAG Race star The Vivienne's final social media post has been revealed, after the death of the star was confirmed.

The Vivienne - real name James Lee Williams - was confirmed to have died in a statement from their PR agent, who revealed the star had passed away aged 32.

The Vivienne's final social media post was dedicated to a Liverpool charity

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The Vivienne's final social media post was dedicated to a Liverpool charityCredit: Instagram/thevvienne_

The Vivienne won the first ever series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019

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The Vivienne won the first ever series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019Credit: Rex

The performer's final social media post has been revealed, which was dedicated to a charity supporting the LGBTQ+ community and posted on Thursday 2nd January.

In an Instagram post dedicated to Sahir House, The Vivienne wrote: "Join me in giving back this year, everything I do charitable wise is usually for @sahirhouse house, Liverpools oldest LGBT+ charity!!!

"The work they do is incredible, thank you. £1 a month you won’t miss it."

The charity is Liverpool's LGBTQ+ and HIV charity, with the website detailing the work it does as it states: "We’ve been supporting our LGBTQ+ communities and people living with HIV across the Liverpool City Region since 1985, creating connections and building a brighter, healthier, inclusive future for those we serve."

Alongside the caption, The Vivienne shared a charity poster for Sahir House, urging fans for donations to help their work.

In the wake of the news of the star's death, the final post has been flooded with messages from fans as one wrote: "Rest in peace absolutely devastated."

Another shared: "Rest in peace our queen."

"Keep turning looks in Paradise Viv. RIP, you amazing individual who touched people's hearts around the world," said a third.

The drag superstar's PR Simon Jones revealed that the reality favourite had passed away this weekend.

Simon shared: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.

The Vivienne's final TV appearance aired just days before tragic death aged 32

"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."

No cause of death has been revealed for the star so far.

The star shot to fame for being the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on BBC Three in 2019.

They went on to compete in Dancing On Ice in 2023, placing in third position.

The Vivienne came third in ITV's Dancing On Ice in 2023

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The Vivienne came third in ITV's Dancing On Ice in 2023Credit: Getty

The performer's death was confirmed via a statement from their PR agent

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The performer's death was confirmed via a statement from their PR agentCredit: Getty

The Vivienne's real name was James Lee Williams

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The Vivienne's real name was James Lee Williams
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