THE star’s spokesperson confirmed their devastating loss yesterday
DRAG Race winner The Vivienne posted a haunting New Year’s post just days before their tragic death aged 32.
The beloved entertainer, who also competed on Dancing on Ice, posted about their ‘dreams’ for 2025 in a heartbreaking post on Boxing Day.
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James Lee Williams, aka The Vivienne, shared this snap as part of their 2024 highlighs
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The Drag Race legend appeared to be looking forward to the upcoming year
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They posted about their ‘dreams’ for 2025 in the haunting postCredit: PA
Just over a week before their untimely passing, The Vivienne – real name James Lee Williams – shared a highlights reel from the last year and revealed their excitement about the year ahead.
They wrote: Some 24’ highlights. What a year it’s been. Here’s to reaching new heights and achieving dreams in 25. Wishing all the most prosperous new year. You got this, Viv xxxx”
‘Incredibly loved and warm-hearted’
Yesterday evening, the drag superstar’s PR Simon Jones revealed that the reality favourite had passed away.
Simon shared: “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.”
The performer from North Wales was best known for finishing third on Dancing On Ice in 2023 and for being the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on BBC Three in 2019.
No cause of death has been revealed.
The showbiz world has reacted to the shock passing.
Showbiz friends react
Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts said: “Omg! I can’t believe this. This is heartbreaking news.”
Sheridan Smith added: “Oh my god! No! So sorry Simon.”
Michelle Visage said: “I don’t have the words. Utterly heartbroken.”
Last year, the star toured the country as the Wicked Witch of the West in a hit production of The Wizard of Oz.
The Vivienne had their own BBC Three series The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood and also took part in Celebrity Hunted and The Great British Sewing Bee.
They also made a guest appearance in ITV’s Emmerdale in 2021.
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Drag Race judge Michelle Visage has said she is ‘heartbroken’ by the lossCredit: Getty
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