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RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne was found dead in bathroom, inquest hears

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home on 5 January

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Kerry Katona reveals why she didn't attend The Vivienne's funeral even though they were good friends

Kerry Katona had to "pull out" of going to The Vivienne's funeral and reveals why she struggles with going to memorial services in the first place.

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The Vivienne remembered in an funeral service attended by friends and fellow celebrities

The Vivienne has been remembered at a funeral service attended by a host fellow celebrities, almost a month on from the 'Drag Race' winner's tragic passing.

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The Vivienne, star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, laid to rest as mourners attend church service in Wales

Six doves were released as funeral-goers left the church in north Wales

The Independent UK

Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and UK Drag Race stars attend The Vivienne’s funeral

The TV star, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died earlier this month at the age of 32.

Evening Standard

Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins among mourners arriving at funeral of The Vivienne

The TV star died aged 32 earlier this month.

The Independent UK

The Vivienne funeral: Jade Thirlwall and H from Steps lead the mourners saying goodbye to late Drag Race star

The Welsh TV star died aged 32 earlier this month

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Celebrity deaths of 2025: Remembering influential figures we lost this year

A host of big names have passed away this year. The Standard reflects on some of the stars we’ve lost

Evening Standard

Drag artists warn of rising tide of bigotry as they pay tribute to The Vivienne

Transphobia is fuelling abuse towards community, said artists gathering over weekend at RuPaul’s DragCon UK

The Guardian - UK

Dancing on Ice fans left disappointed by ‘very poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern shared tribute to late drag artist

The Independent UK

Michaela Strachan tops leaderboard after first Dancing On Ice performance

A host of celebrities took to the ice as the new series got under way on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Dancing on Ice fans criticise 'poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern led the tribute to late drag artist on Sunday’s show

Evening Standard

Dancing On Ice returns with new cast of celebrity contestants

This year’s line-up includes former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave and Coronation Street actor Sam Aston.

Evening Standard

'We're gonna remember our dear The Vivienne...' RuPaul pays touching tribute to late star at opening of DragCon UK 2025

RuPaul paid an emotional tribute to The Vivienne as he opened DragCon 2025, just days after the former winner of the BBC Three series 'Drag Race UK' was found dead at the age of 32.

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RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event

A memorial book and wall was put up at the event for fans and performers to sign.

The Independent UK

‘Mother has spoken’: RuPaul responds to Tyra Sanchez’s ‘disgusting’ The Vivienne post

US drag queen caused uproar with a post to X/Twitter just hours after news broke of The Vivienne’s death

The Conversation

The Vivienne was a defender of LGBTQ+ rights and a protector of queer joy – they will be missed

On Sunday, January 5, it was reported that James Lee Williams, better known as the British drag performer The Vivienne, had died at the age of 32. For fans and followers of British and international drag performers, this news has come as a shock. Not just because of the young…

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Dancing On Ice to pay tribute to former contestant The Vivienne following drag star's death

The drag artist was the first to appear on the ITV ice skating show in 2024, finishing in second place

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The Independent UK

RuPaul breaks silence on death of Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne

The Vivienne’s publicist announced the drag star’s death in an Instagram post on January 5

The Guardian - UK

Ex-husband of The Vivienne says ‘heart is shattered’ after Drag Race star’s death

David Ludford pays emotional tribute, while UK show’s host RuPaul says the performer was ‘a lovely human being’

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Ariana Grande pays tribute to The Vivienne

Ariana Grande is among the stars paying tribute to 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' star The Vivienne.

Evening Standard

Ex-husband of The Vivienne pays tribute to Drag Race star: My heart is shattered

The RuPaul’s Drag Race star died aged 32, it was announced over the weekend.

The Independent UK

Police share update on death of RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne

Officers attended an address near Chester following reports of a sudden death

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Drag Race Contestant Called Out For ‘Disgusting’ Joke About The Vivienne’s Tragic Death

Drag queen Tyra has been criticised online for making a crude joke about the recent passing of The Vivienne.

The Independent UK

The Vivienne: Ariana Grande, Rylan and Tia Kofi lead star tributes to ‘iconic’ performer

James Lee Williams, the popular British drag artist and West End actor, has died aged 32

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