Sad new in the world of Drag. The Vivienne, who won huge fan affection for stunning style, sky high wigs, addictive personality and extremely funny comedic prowess, and owning of the runway passed away at the age of 32, yesterday. I adored Vivienne. Not only was she on the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and won the title when it branched off into other countries, she also placed very high on the Drag Race All Stars version as well. Vivenne gained even further fans over her courted paise for mocking US President Donald Trump during the infamous Snatch Game and nailed it. Since then, the Vivienne went of to be featured in design house runway shows, a long run as the Wicked Witch of the West in London's musical tour of the Wizard of Oz and was currently playing the Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Not often such a stunning queen has such perfect comedic timing. What a joy she was. May the Vivienne rule the stage up in Fabulon.
James Lee Williams-the Vivienne
April 12, 1992- January 5-2025
So young, so talented, a real tragedy. RIP
ReplyDeleteWhen one of my drag friends texted...I thought I misread the text.
DeleteSo young, and talented. How sad.
ReplyDeleteOh, no no! This is not the kind of news I wanted to wake up to. RIP, Queen.
ReplyDeleteOh, no.... The 3rd photo made me smile. That's what we have to hang onto and remember: The joy they brought to the world.
ReplyDeleteAs good-looking out of drag as in drag.
ReplyDeleteThe minute he hit the runway of Drag Race UK I was in awe of his drag.
DeleteWhat a Tragedy. This year is pants already!
ReplyDeleteSo many people lost before their time; it's a tragedy and the younger you are the greater the loss.
ReplyDeleteIt still hasn't been released yet what happened. Im pretty sure she would have went on to be huge in theatre. She nailed her first two theatre bits.
DeleteIt's all over the media here (needless to say) - quite a mystery what happened to her. Jx
ReplyDeleteIt was awful sudden. I wasn't even aware of any health issues myself.
DeleteToo young to leave.
ReplyDeleteRest well, Queen. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI could NOT believe it.
ReplyDeleteSo young!!! A bright light, indeed.
She will be missed.
XOXO
I was in utter shock.
DeleteSo young, so much lost potential, so sad! My condolences to you, Maddie.
ReplyDeleteStarting the year already with 2 deaths.
DeleteVivienne the persona, James Lee Williams the person. Wild in drag, humble in person, you can tell by the photos. :-)
ReplyDeleteShe was a favorite; I loved her humor and her style and that accent.
ReplyDeleteRIP
RIP SISTA.
ReplyDeleteMuch too young.
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