James Lee Williams, referred to as drag musician The Vivienne, has really handed away on the age of 32, his public relationships depictive revealed on Sunday.
Simon Jones uploaded on Instagram on Sunday: “It is with immense unhappiness that we let you already know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has handed this weekend.
“James was an extremely beloved, warm-hearted and wonderful particular person. Their household are heartbroken on the lack of their son, brother and uncle. They are so happy with the great issues James achieved of their life and profession.
“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.”
Williams, whose drag identify originated from their love of the stylist Vivienne Westwood, elevated to status after coming to be the UK drag ambassador for the United States assortment of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2015.
They received the very first UK assortment of this system in 2019 after lip-syncing within the final to I’m Your Man, a monitor by Wham!
Williams consequently confirmed up within the seventh interval of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and was a finalist within the UK assortment of Dancing on Ice in 2023, ending up in third location.
The drag musician most only recently performed the Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on tour and previously seemed just like the Wicked Witch of the West within the rebirth of the Wizard of Oz music.
Tributes have really been paid to Williams on social networks.
RuPaul’s Drag Race court docket Michelle Visage claimed: “Heartbreaking, I don’t know learn how to say how I really feel.
“My darling @thevivienne_ we return to once I began coming over right here to the UK. You have been all the time there, all the time laughing, all the time giving, all the time on level.
“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.”
Coronation Street superstar Antony Cotton claimed the data was “unbelievably sad”, together with: “James was a real joy to be around. We loved him, x.”
RuPaul’s Drag Race UK superstar Bimini Bon Boulash composed on Instagram: “I’m so sorry I’m in total shock.”
Emmerdale star Lisa Riley outlined Williams as an “incredible human” that can definitely be missed out on.
She composed on Instagram: “You unimaginable human … relaxation in peace. Never cease shining your stunning mild over us all.
“Love and strength to all your family. We will miss you so much.”
