We’re honoring the life and career of The Vivienne after their shocking death. See photos of the late ‘Rupaul’s Drag Race’ star.
The Vivienne (real name: James Lee Williams) was one of the most popular names from Rupaul’s Drag Race‘s reality TV world. The late drag queen branched out as a performer with music and on-stage appearances, such as in The Wizard of Oz. However, The Vivienne’s life was tragically cut short shortly after the 2024 winter holidays.
In January 2025, The Vivienne died of an unknown cause. They were just 32 years old. Fans were devastated by the loss and tributes poured in to honor the U.K. native.
Scroll through our gallery below to see photos of The Vivienne’s life and career.
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The Vivienne at the ‘Wicked: Part One’ European Premiere in 2024
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The Vivienne Performing in ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ in 2024
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The Vivienne at The London Palladium in 2023
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The Vivienne at The British Soap Awards 2023
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The Vivienne During the ‘Dancing On Ice’ Photocall in 2023
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The Vivienne at RuPaul’s DragCon in 2022
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The Vivienne in 2019
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The Vivienne Performing in 2021
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The Vivienne in NYC in 2022
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The Vivienne at RuPaul’s Los Angeles DragCon
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The Vivienne at RuPaul’s DragCon 2019
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The Vivienne at Manchester Pride 2019
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The Vivienne at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2021
