James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.
Publicist Simon Jones said the performer, who died over the weekend, was "an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".Mr Jones asked for privacy for the star's family and said no further details would be released at this time.
RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage said she was "utterly heartbroken" at the news of The Vivienne's death.RuPaul's Drag Race UK star Bimini Bon Boulash reacted to the news, writing on Instagram: "I'm so sorry I'm in total shock". Cheryl The Queen - who used to go by Cheryl Hole - took part in the same series of Drag Race as The Vivienne. She also shared the statement on Instagram, writing: "I will love you forever Viv.""No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comic genius and quick wit was like no other," he said.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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