James Lee Williams, known to fans as the drag queen The Vivienne, died the first weekend of January at age 32. The first-ever winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK was laid to rest on Jan. 27 …

Jan 6, 2025 · When they began their journey as a drag queen, The Vivienne turned to a British fashion icon for inspiration. The RuPaul 's Drag Race UK legend, who died suddenly aged 32, …

Jan 5, 2025 · Williams, who adopted the stage name for a love of dressing in Vivienne Westwood clothes, rose to prominence as one of the world’s most recognizable drag queens after …

Jan 24, 2023 · From an infamous cowboy t-shirt to RuPaul’s Drag Race, Vivienne Westwood’s impact on the queer community cannot be understated.

The Vivienne became the RuPaul's Drag Race UK Ambassador in 2016, and as part of her prize walked the runway of RuPaul's Drag Race during the filming of Season 8 (which was released …

The Vivienne starred in musical theatre and TV productions, and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019. The news of their passing sparked an outpouring of grief from the …

Jan 6, 2025 · The queens and community of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are in mourning following the death of British drag artist the Vivienne, who died over the weekend.

James Lee Williams (12 April 1992 – 5 January 2025), known professionally as The Vivienne, was a Welsh drag queen known for winning the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019. …

Jan 5, 2025 · RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne has died aged 32, their publicist has said. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag …

Oct 12, 2022 · Half her lifetime ago, however — before the rise of social media, before seven international editions of Drag Race — James Lee Williams was a 15-year-old schoolboy living …