Rest in peace, The Vivienne.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner and All Stars 7 legend The Vivienne has died at just 32 years of age. Now, LGBTQ+ community, fellow drag performers, and other celebrities are reacting to this incredibly tragic and shocking loss.
The passing of The Vivienne — otherwise known as James Lee Williams out of drag — was announced on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, by The Vivienne's publicist. The official statement reads:
"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."
Scroll through to see how RuPaul's Drag Race alumni, drag artists, and celebrities are reacting to The Vivienne's death.
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Related: RuPaul shares emotional statement about The Vivienne's passing
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Ariana Grande
Colin Grafton ('Dancing on Ice' pro partner for The Vivienne)
Colin Grafton, a professional ice skater who competed on Dancing on Ice alongside The Vivienne, also shared a statement mourning the loss of his former costar. Grafton wrote:
"I can't believe I'm writing these words.It is with an extraordinarily heavy heart that I say goodbye to my beautiful friend and skating partner, The Vivienne. Viv was and is a true icon in every sense of the word, and inspired thousands of people far and wide with everything they did and accomplished. They truly brought light into every room they entered, and gave so many people hope where there was none. I am truly heartbroken. What we were able to accomplish together on Dancing On Ice was truly remarkable and I know your bravery and our partnership inspired many people. I will always be so proud of what we accomplished. Viv, your spirit, strength, and kindness will always stay with me and with everyone you touched. I will forever cherish our time together on and off the ice, you will forever be my Mary Poppins. I promise to carry your memory with me in everything I do. You taught me so much about so many things, and I am eternally grateful. Your legacy lives on."
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Ben Platt
Divina de Campo
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Trinity The Tuck
Trixie Mattel
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Sasha Colby
Davey Jones
Russell T Davies
Lawrence Chaney
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Roxxxy Andrews
Willow Pill
Russell Tovey
Jimbo
Bimini
Jujubee
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Kween Kong
John Whaite
Baga Chipz
Jewels Sparkles
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Eureka
Ross Mathews
Nina West
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Michael Marouli
The Oz Archive
Ollie King ('I Kissed a Boy')
Kita Mean
Steven Canals
Marty Lauter (a.k.a. Marcia Marcia Marcia)
Sapphira Cristál
Charlie Williams
Denali
Abhora
Cara Melle
Tayce
Kevin McHale
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Jaida Essence Hall
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Angeria Paris VanMicheals
Raven
Cheryl
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Kitty Scott-Claus
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Lee Dawson
Danny Beard
Bel Priestley
La Voix
Michelle Visage
Morphine Love Dion
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Kandy Muse
James St James
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Brooke Lynn Hytes
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Courtney Act
Michael O'Brien ('The Mole')
Jasmine Kennedie
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Jackie Beat
Ra'Jah O'Hara
Alexis Mateo
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BeBe Zahara Benet
Vanity Milan
Mrs. Kasha Davis
Pixie Polite
Pandora Boxx
Willam
Actavia
Gothy Kendoll
Black Peppa
Kameron Michaels
Juno Birch
Utica
Jackie Cox
Venus
Joey Jay
Pangina Heals
Cheddar Gorgeous
Victoria Scone
Gisèle Lullaby
Plane Jane
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Darienne Lake
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Makayla Couture
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Tenderoni
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Scarlett Harlett
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Icesis Couture
Scarlet Envy
Vicki Vivacious
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Kyran Thrax
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Denim
Megami
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Nicky Doll
Aja
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Crystal
Yuhua Hamasaki
Kat Wilderness
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Mariah Paris Balenciaga
Biblegirl
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Lexi Love
Naysha Lopez
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Todrick Hall
Elliott With 2 Ts
