RuPaul’s Drag Race and the BBC issue statements following The Vivienne’s death

RuPaul’s Drag Race, the BBC, and World of Wonder – the production company behind the hit drag competition series – have issued statements following the death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne.

James Lee Williams, best known as The Vivienne, winner of Drag Race UK season one and competitor on All Stars 7, died aged 32 over the weekend.

A statement posted to the official RuPaul’s Drag Race social media pages described the late drag icon and West End performer as “an inspiration”.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of The Vivienne. Her talent, humor, and dedication to the art of drag was an inspiration,” the statement reads.

“She will be dearly missed, but her legacy will live on as a beacon of creativity and

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