James Lee Williams, the first winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died at age 32.  The British drag queen died over the weekend, their manager Simon Jones confirmed in a statement posted to Instagram.

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ has died. They were reportedly 32. The cause of death was not disclosed. Officials have identified one person who died and two who were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in south Lubbock County.

"Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle," reads a statement from her publicist.

James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice."

James Lee Williams, the popular British drag performer, actor and singer who went by the name The Vivienne, has died aged 32. The news was announced by their publicist, Simon Jones, who shared a statement from social media.

The British performer, whose legal name was James Lee Williams, also competed on “Dancing on Ice” and had been carving out a career in musical theater.

DragCon UK 2025 kicked off Friday at ExCeL London. And in the wake of the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 1 winner The Vivienne, RuPaul gave a heartfelt tribute to the queen. The Queen of Drag said a few words about The Vivienne on the pink carpet of DragCon's opening ceremony.

RuPaul has made his first public appearance since The Vivienne's death, delivering an emotional tribute at DragCon UK in London's ExCel centre on Friday. The 64-year-old drag icon appeared visibly moved as he addressed the crowd alongside fellow judge Michelle Visage.