What Did The Vivienne Die From? What We Know About the ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star’s Cause of Death
James Lee Williams, also known as the drag queen The Vivienne, passed away over the weekend at the age of 32. She was the first ever winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and also competed on Season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.
The RuPaul’s Drag Race star’s publicist and manager Simon Jones shared the tragic news in a statement on social media, writing, “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,” Jones went on.
The statement concluded, “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.”
Jones later shared another message revealing more thoughts on The Vivienne’s passing. He stated that he was “heartbroken and devastated,” writing, “Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing…RIP my wonderful friend. You left us way too soon.”
