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Drag Race star The Vivienne made incredibly important final post before death aged 32

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Updated 12:46 6 Jan 2025 GMTPublished 08:59 6 Jan 2025 GMT

Drag Race star The Vivienne made incredibly important final post before death aged 32

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK star died over the weekend, aged just 32

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna Benson

Following their unexpected death over the weekend, fans of RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne have been taking a look back at their final ever social media post.

Simon Jones, the publicist of the 32-year-old television star - whose real name was James Lee Williams - broke the news of their passing on Instagram yesterday (5 Jan).

"It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne, has passed this weekend," he said. "James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle.

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"They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career."

The Vivienne passed away over the weekend aged 32 (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
The Vivienne passed away over the weekend aged 32 (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Jones went on to confirm that no 'further details' surrounding The Vivienne's death will be released at this time in a bid to ensure their 'family are given the time and privacy to process and grieve'.

In a follow-up post captioned 'goodbye my beautiful friend', he further wrote: "No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comic genius and quick wit was like no other.

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"I’m so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life every day for the last five years."

He continued: "It’s tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had found a space and career they loved, excelled and thrived in.

"I am heartbroken and devastated at this news. RIP my wonderful friend, You left us way too soon."

Three days prior, The Vivienne shared a post on Instagram, encouraging their fans to donate to a Liverpool-based charitable organisation called SAHIR - the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ and HIV charity in Merseyside.

"Join me in giving back this year, everything I do charitable wise is usually for @sahirhouse house, Liverpools oldest LGBT+ charity!!!" they wrote in the caption.

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"The work they do is incredible, thank you. £1 a month you won't miss it."

Following her Drag Race UK win, The Vivienne participated in an charity racing competition web series in collaboration with Attitude - the UK and Europe's biggest-selling LGBTQ magazine.

Again, they took part on behalf of SAHIR, which provides spaces for LGBTQ+ people to speak freely about abuse, stigma and exploitation, as well as their experiences of HIV.

And in 2022, alongside three other former Drag Race UK winners Lawrence Chaney and Krystal Versace, The Vivienne joined Ant and Dec for an epic 'End of the Show Show', which saw the group transforming the Geordie duo into drag characters - Lady Antoinette and Donna Lee.

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Drag Race judge Michelle Visage has since shared a tribute (Instagram/@thevivienne_)
Drag Race judge Michelle Visage has since shared a tribute (Instagram/@thevivienne_)

The single they performed at the time, 'We Werk Together', was made available to stream, with the proceedings from the downloads being donated to the Trussell Trust.

Following the announcement of The Vivienne's death, Drag Race judge Michelle Visage wrote on social media: "I don't have the words. Utterly heartbroken."

Strictly star Oti Mabuse added: "WHAT??? I’m so sorry - this is unbelievable".

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"Speechless. Sending you so much love. Rest in peace viv, what an incredible human," added comedian Katherine Ryan.

Blue singer Duncan James also penned: "I am so so sorry for this loss of one of the most loveliest , talented, human beings I had the pleasure to meet. RIP Viv".

Featured Image Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for World Of Wonder Productions)

Topics: Celebrity, LGBTQ, Reality TV, Rupauls Drag Race, UK News, The Vivienne

Rhianna Benson
Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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