Rest in peace, The Vivienne.
The Vivienne on RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season 7.Paramount+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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Ariana Grande
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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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Sasha Colby
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Davey Jones
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Willow Pill
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Bimini
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Kween Kong
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Ross Mathews
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Nina West
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Michael Marouli
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Ollie King ('I Kissed a Boy')
Kita Mean
Steven Canals
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Marty Lauter (a.k.a. Marcia Marcia Marcia)
Marty Lauter aka Marcia Marcia Marcia via Instagram.
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Charlie Williams
Choreographer Charlie Williams via Instagram.
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Denali
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Abhora
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Cara Melle
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Tayce
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Raven
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Kitty Scott-Claus
Lee Dawson
Lee Dawson via Instagram.
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Bel Priestley
Heartstopper actress Bel Priestley via Instagram story.
Instagram (@belpriestley)
La Voix
Michelle Visage
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James St James
Brooke Lynn Hytes
Courtney Act
Michael O'Brien ('The Mole')
The Mole season 2 winner Michael O'Brien via Instagram story.
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Jasmine Kennedie
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Ra'Jah O'Hara
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Alexis Mateo
BeBe Zahara Benet
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Vanity Milan
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Pixie Polite
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Willam
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Actavia
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Gothy Kendoll
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Black Peppa
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Kameron Michaels
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Juno Birch
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Utica
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Jackie Cox
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Instagram (@jackiecoxnyc)
Venus
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Joey Jay
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Instagram (@joeyjayisgay)
Pangina Heals
Cheddar Gorgeous
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Victoria Scone
Gisèle Lullaby
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Tia Kofi
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Instagram (@tiakofi)
Darienne Lake
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A'Whora
A'Whora via Instagram.
Instagram (@awhora)
Tenderoni
Scarlett Harlett
Icesis Couture
Icesis Couture via Instagram.
Instagram (@itsqueenicesis)
Scarlet Envy
Vicki Vivacious
Vicki Vivacious via Instagram.
Instagram (@vickivivaciousofficial)
Detox
Kyran Thrax
Denim
Denim via Instagram.
Instagram (@denimjustdenim)
Megami
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Crystal
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Todrick Hall
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