The Vivienne has died aged 32

[AnnieK]

Just being reported....

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/the-vivienne-death-cause-age-james-lee-williams-b2674102.html

So young :sad:

[Ammi]

…No…oh Lord, no….thats an incredible shock…..

[Ammi]

…that’s incredibly sad, I feel quite stunned…it’s such a shock…

[Benjamin]

Just saw this. So sad. They were so funny. :(

[GiRTh]

Awful news

[UserSince2005]

The talent was unreal. Literally went on the all star us season and could have won the whole thing

[ThomasC]

Oh wow, wasn't expecting that.

Rest easy

[Glenn.]

So sad

[arista]

I wonder what illness?

[Liam-]

Oh Jesus that’s awful

[joeysteele]

What a shock.

Awful news
R.I.P.

[arista]

[James Lee Williams

12 April 1992
Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Died 4 January 2025 (aged 32)]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vivienne


[He was of Welsh and Romani heritage]

[Williams married David Ludford in 2019.
In April 2023, the couple announced their separation]


6 Years together
https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/viv1-0195.png?w=640

[jones89]

Aw no! She was a super talent and genuinely hilarious. Sad

[arista]

Amazing LBC News Headlines
Nothing about James Lee Williams

SkyNewsHD/GBnewsHD/ BBCnewsHD all have his sad death.

[UserSince2005]

She really was neck and neck with jinx on All Stars 7, obviously she was never meant to win that season but her talent cannot be underestimated.
To go on an all winners season and be a standout is crazy.

[MTVN]

I wonder what illness?

Would think most likely a suicide unless it was a drugs overdose

Very tragic either way

[GoldHeart]

Would think most likely a suicide unless it was a drugs overdose

Very tragic either way

Has that been confirmed ?

R.I.P., their Trump impression was actually pretty hilarious .

[Benjamin]

Has that been confirmed ?

R.I.P., their Trump impression was actually pretty hilarious .

No, and probably won’t be for a few weeks.

[UserSince2005]

It was likely a drug overdose. She was very open about her addiction battles. Ketamine was her fave drug.

[MTVN]

Has that been confirmed ?

R.I.P., their Trump impression was actually pretty hilarious .

No I'm just inferring it from the statement really

[arista]

Would think most likely a suicide unless it was a drugs overdose

Very tragic either way


Real Tragic.

[arista]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgjqUHaXoAA2wNU?format=jpg&name=small

[Kate!]

I'm extremely sad to hear this. Loved The Vivienne. God bless.

[LaLaLand]

This genuinely knocked me sick earlier. Such a shock. What a huge loss and at such a young age.

Hilarious and so, so talented. RIP Viv. I really hope you knew how beloved you were. :love:

[Mystic Mock]

RIP

Such a tragedy to lose someone so young.

[Cherie]

I only knew him from DOI, seemed very confident and assured, I guess you never know what is going on behind the scenes

RIP

[Kate!]

This genuinely knocked me sick earlier. Such a shock. What a huge loss and at such a young age.

Hilarious and so, so talented. RIP Viv. I really hope you knew how beloved you were. :love:

Great post

[Barry.]

Still in shock. She was going places with her west end jobs.

[ThomasC]

I only knew him from DOI, seemed very confident and assured, I guess you never know what is going on behind the scenes

RIP

Nope you really don't which is why people just generally should be kind and not so quick to judge.

Not that anyone has with The Viv, but just generally speaking

There's always a causation and more than just the death and addiction. There's a reason WHY and as a society we need more empathy and understanding. Unfortunately, this is lacking for some people.

[Cherie]

Nope you really don't which is why people just generally should be kind and not so quick to judge.

Not that anyone has with The Viv, but just generally speaking

There's always a causation and more than just the death and addiction. There's a reason WHY and as a society we need more empathy and understanding. Unfortunately, this is lacking for some people.

100 per cent agree Thomas

[Liam-]

And they spent the last week or so of their life being harassed and abused by cruel homophobic/gender critical weirdos because they dared appear on a tv show at Christmas

[arista]

[The 'sudden' death of The Vivienne is not being treated
as suspicious, police have confirmed - as tributes pour
in for the 'sweetest soul' who shot to fame
on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

The star, whose real name was
James Lee Williams, tragically died last week
aged 32 following a glittering career that
launched to new heights when they
won the inaugural season of
RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14254185/Police-update-RuPauls-Drag-Race-Vivienne.html


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93780597-0-image-m-8_1736158883841.jpg

[The Vivienne's tragic death was
confirmed on Sunday by her
publicist, who paid tribute to
the 'incredibly loved star'.]

[Cherie]

And they spent the last week or so of their life being harassed and abused by cruel homophobic/gender critical weirdos because they dared appear on a tv show at Christmas

I doubt he got any more or less abuse than anyone else who appears on TV, its a thick skinned game unfortunately

[arista]

Yes,
we will find out what killed him,
so it could be drugs, for example.


Police are not looking for any other person


He was good-looking


When he started
He did a Great Trump impersonation.
A clip was on CH5HD AM Live

It was the panel
Lorraine of ITV
was on it

[UserSince2005]

my gosh tyra's tweets about vivs death.

[UserSince2005]

people are calling for tyra to be decrowned.

[GoldHeart]

people are calling for tyra to be decrowned.

You going to tell us what was said ? ,I don't use x / twitter :shrug:.

[Livia]

Sad... But I don't know who this is.

[UserSince2005]

You going to tell us what was said ? ,I don't use x / twitter :shrug:.

she made a joke about the fumes from the cremetorium and also said she was dead and rotting in another tweet

[Ammi]

You going to tell us what was said ? ,I don't use x / twitter :shrug:.

…they made a comment that was apparently in ‘delayed’ response to something that The Vivienne had said previously…it refers to her death now and is felt to be ‘inappropriate/insensitive/in bad taste…’…whichever applies, really….meh, they’re entitled to comment…these things only get any traction when they’re paid any heed to…

[Gusto Brunt]

Liam Payne aged 31 - now another at just 32, so young.

RIP.:(

[Benjamin]

…they made a comment that was apparently in ‘delayed’ response to something that The Vivienne had said previously…it refers to her death now and is felt to be ‘inappropriate/insensitive/in bad taste…’…whichever applies, really….meh, they’re entitled to comment…these things only get any traction when they’re paid any heed to…

Oh, it was absolutely in bad taste. Tyra is a vile queen in general and has just stooped to a whole new low.

[Beso]

Rest in peace James.

[Ammi]

Oh, it was absolutely in bad taste. Tyra is a vile queen in general and has just stooped to a whole new low.

…I don’t think I watched their DR season so am not massively familiar with them…and yeah, it’s not pretty bad taste comment and my thoughts are that bad taste reflects on Tyra more than anything else, that they would make the comment …for me, these things are said for the main purpose of personal attention seeking and using someone’s shock death as a ‘prop’….

[bots]

It's absolutely tragic when someone goes so young

[UserSince2005]

Tyra needs to be decrowned.
The crown doesnt neccessarly need to be given to Raven.
But she needs to be formally scrubbed from the hall of fame.
Justice for Viv.

[GoldHeart]

…I don’t think I watched their DR season so am not massively familiar with them…and yeah, it’s not pretty bad taste comment and my thoughts are that bad taste reflects on Tyra more than anything else, that they would make the comment …for me, these things are said for the main purpose of personal attention seeking and using someone’s shock death as a ‘prop’….

Yeah it sounds like bad taste, this is the thing with social media . People looking for attention...even if it's bad attention.

[UserSince2005]

I can’t stop thinking about my viv

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[arista]

It's absolutely tragic when someone goes so young


but this happens all the time


What Stinks on this James Death
is they are hiding what he died of

Drug OD


Put it on a Front Page


Don't do Illegal drugs

[UserSince2005]

Tyra is taking it to a whole other level today. My gosh
Rupaul has posted a video of him smacking the bitch in the face

[Livia]

Not to diminish this person's passing, but people are very careful with the pronouns using 'she' or 'they'. But I find it strange that it's still acceptable for the family to say what a wonderful son, brother and uncle he was.

[UserSince2005]

but this happens all the time


What Stinks on this James Death
is they are hiding what he died of

Drug OD


Put it on a Front Page


Don't do Illegal drugs

Don’t make up lies. You are fake news

[ThomasC]

I doubt he got any more or less abuse than anyone else who appears on TV, its a thick skinned game unfortunately

Disagree

He was punched in the face a couple of years a go because of his sexuality.

[ThomasC]

but this happens all the time


What Stinks on this James Death
is they are hiding what he died of

Drug OD


Put it on a Front Page


Don't do Illegal drugs


Nothing 'stinks'.

He was human.

Family and friends are grieving.

It will come out, but the family/friends need respect
They're grieving.

It's not important for us to find out for our own entertainment

Pet the family try to deal with it first at least

[ThomasC]

Not to diminish this person's passing, but people are very careful with the pronouns using 'she' or 'they'. But I find it strange that it's still acceptable for the family to say what a wonderful son, brother and uncle he was.

He was a drag queen.

...so why wouldn't it be acceptable for them to call him their son?

Do you know what a drag queen is and how it differs?

[Livia]

He was a drag queen.

...so why wouldn't it be acceptable for them to call him their son?

Do you know what a drag queen is and how it differs?

Hmmm... Bad choice of words on my part. I should have said... interesting.

[arista]

Nothing 'stinks'.

He was human.

Family and friends are grieving.

It will come out, but the family/friends need respect
They're grieving.

It's not important for us to find out for our own entertainment

Pet the family try to deal with it first at least


Yes he Was


What Killed Him

[Mystic Mock]

Nope you really don't which is why people just generally should be kind and not so quick to judge.

Not that anyone has with The Viv, but just generally speaking

There's always a causation and more than just the death and addiction. There's a reason WHY and as a society we need more empathy and understanding. Unfortunately, this is lacking for some people.

I agree with you personally.

Tbh society is so bad in general these days, I will controversially say that I'm not surprised that people with poor Mental Health are being pushed over the edge unfortunately.

I don't know what was going on in The Vivienne's life tbh, so maybe I'm really wrong to be mentioning society's ills in this instance.

[Mystic Mock]

And they spent the last week or so of their life being harassed and abused by cruel homophobic/gender critical weirdos because they dared appear on a tv show at Christmas

Is that what happened?

Some people can be so cruel.

[Mystic Mock]

Yeah it sounds like bad taste, this is the thing with social media . People looking for attention...even if it's bad attention.

This.

[ThomasC]

I agree with you personally.

Tbh society is so bad in general these days, I will controversially say that I'm not surprised that people with poor Mental Health are being pushed over the edge unfortunately.

I don't know what was going on in The Vivienne's life tbh, so maybe I'm really wrong to be mentioning society's ills in this instance.

Social media is dreadful. There's good in it, but also a lot of bad.

I doubt most would be saying what they're typing to their face or out in the open.

No I don't think you're wrong, it just raises a bigger point

It has been clearly evident in threads surrounding Liam Payne's death.

The addiction/mental health problems doesn't define a person. It's not linear. It's not black and white
Behind all of it is a human who has lost their way.

People flippantly put all the blame on them, like it's as easy to resist as putting the kettle on. There's little regard to all the nuances that lead up to that point.

As it hasn't happened to them they can easily judge or if it has happened to them they've been strong enough to get through it, not everyone is.

People also think status changes things. They have the money to services so that's going to fix it. Not always.

I doubt anyone wants a life of addiction and if it was so easy to solve it then surely they would.

Ignorance will continue and so will a lack of empathy unfortunately.

[arista]

"People flippantly put all the blame on them"

Yes but that is normal,
be fair.

James was a Fit young man.

[Glenn.]

[The 'sudden' death of The Vivienne is not being treated
as suspicious, police have confirmed - as tributes pour
in for the 'sweetest soul' who shot to fame
on RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

The star, whose real name was
James Lee Williams, tragically died last week
aged 32 following a glittering career that
launched to new heights when they
won the inaugural season of
RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14254185/Police-update-RuPauls-Drag-Race-Vivienne.html


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/06/10/93780597-0-image-m-8_1736158883841.jpg

[The Vivienne's tragic death was
confirmed on Sunday by her
publicist, who paid tribute to
the 'incredibly loved star'.]


The amount of condolences on this that have been ‘disliked’ because it’s a drag queen :umm2:

[Glenn.]

Not to diminish this person's passing, but people are very careful with the pronouns using 'she' or 'they'. But I find it strange that it's still acceptable for the family to say what a wonderful son, brother and uncle he was.

He did drag.

As far as I’m aware he didn’t identify as anything in particular but he created a character as is the case with every drag artist. He is both a wonderful son, brother and uncle as well as his character.

[arista]

I watched a Great Clip when James did Donald Trump Voice
he had fantastic talent
When he was starting out on TV.

[UserSince2005]

I watched a Great Clip when James did Donald Trump Voice
he had fantastic talent
When he was starting out on TV.

Yes the snatch game with Donald Trump and Margret Thatcher is the best in history.

PKbJp62jnmw

[arista]

Thank You for adding the Video.

[Mystic Mock]

Social media is dreadful. There's good in it, but also a lot of bad.

I doubt most would be saying what they're typing to their face or out in the open.

No I don't think you're wrong, it just raises a bigger point

It has been clearly evident in threads surrounding Liam Payne's death.

The addiction/mental health problems doesn't define a person. It's not linear. It's not black and white
Behind all of it is a human who has lost their way.

People flippantly put all the blame on them, like it's as easy to resist as putting the kettle on. There's little regard to all the nuances that lead up to that point.

As it hasn't happened to them they can easily judge or if it has happened to them they've been strong enough to get through it, not everyone is.

People also think status changes things. They have the money to services so that's going to fix it. Not always.

I doubt anyone wants a life of addiction and if it was so easy to solve it then surely they would.

Ignorance will continue and so will a lack of empathy unfortunately.

I agree with you about Social Media, with how many people that use them it would be really hard to imagine that they're all bad people.

And I agree with you on Celebrities addictions, a lot of people did just ignore Liam's issues because he was from 1D, and people couldn't imagine anyone from that group having problems.

Obviously those people were wrong, and personally I do think that we need more people to be more compassionate towards anyone in the public eye that is going through some mental health problems, but I doubt that I'll get my wish.

I do controversially wish that some attention seekers on platforms like Twitter and YouTube weren't going around pretending that they have Mental Health issues just to gain new fans, because it takes away from the real cases like Liam Payne, Caroline Flack, and now The Vivienne.

[LaLaLand]

I’ve drawn up a large painting of Viv in tribute. Will be starting it tomorrow.

Such a tragic loss.

[arista]

I’ve drawn up a large painting of Viv in tribute. Will be starting it tomorrow.

Such a tragic loss.


If you post it
ensure you put the
https://1000logos.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Copyright-Symbol-500x281.png

And
All Rights Reserved

And Artist Name

[Ammi]

I’ve drawn up a large painting of Viv in tribute. Will be starting it tomorrow.

Such a tragic loss.

…:love:…I know that you’ll do such a great job as well, you always do…your likenesses are just incredible…I know that it’s going to be a project that will take time to complete but will you post it on TiBB when you’ve finished, to let us all see…?….

[Beso]

I'm sure his tongue would be as vicious towards certain demographics during his act as some have directed at him.

[GoldHeart]

I'm sure his tongue would be as vicious towards certain demographics during his act as some have directed at him.

Well roasting is one thing,but if someone has just died....it's a bit weird to make a remark in that way.

[LaLaLand]

…:love:…I know that you’ll do such a great job as well, you always do…your likenesses are just incredible…I know that it’s going to be a project that will take time to complete but will you post it on TiBB when you’ve finished, to let us all see…?….

Aw thank you Ammi!

It's 24 inches square so it's pretty big yeah. Full colour (vibrant colour no less) and in oils so might take a while. Starting it tomorrow, will have a good few hours on it.

Will absolutely post when done! :hee:

[Ammi]

Aw thank you Ammi!

It's 24 inches square so it's pretty big yeah. Full colour (vibrant colour no less) and in oils so might take a while. Starting it tomorrow, will have a good few hours on it.

Will absolutely post when done! :hee:

… vibrant colour no less is what they deserve…it’s such a gorgeous tribute of one great talent to another…I think when you have finished and put it on your site, it’ll gain a lot of interest…I’m so looking forward to seeing it and I know how wowed I’ll be with it…:love:…

[arista]

The News is showing his Funeral.


Why the Hell can we not find out, how he died

[Crimson Dynamo]

The News is showing his Funeral.


Why the Hell can we not find out, how he died

Why are they showing his funeral?

Gods Teeth

Is this Sly News and the bloated BBC again?

[arista]

Why are they showing his funeral?

Gods Teeth

Is this Sly News and the bloated BBC again?


No it was on BBCnewsHD just before 6PM


How he Died is being Kept Hidden
that stinks

[smudgie]

The News is showing his Funeral.


Why the Hell can we not find out, how he died

Maybe because it’s being kept private for now. WE don’t really have any right to know to be fair.

[Glenn.]

Triggered by a drag queens funeral :joker:

Dear god

[arista]

Maybe because it’s being kept private for now. WE don’t really have any right to know to be fair.


OK.

But keeping it Private
how he died
makes it all worse,


He is sadly Dead
it matters that we all know what
drugs he took that killed him

[Crimson Dynamo]

OK.

But keeping it Private
how he died
makes it all worse,


He is sadly Dead
it matters that we all know what
drugs he took that killed him

why cover it up if its drugs?

[arista]

why cover it up if its drugs?


It is Wrong

[smudgie]

OK.

But keeping it Private
how he died
makes it all worse,


He is sadly Dead
it matters that we all know what
drugs he took that killed him

No doubt the public will find out how or why he died once the coroner releases the information.
If you are saying that he took drugs that killed him then you must already know how he died.
Is this common knowledge or just people assuming that’s what happened?

[Benjamin]

The News is showing his Funeral.


Why the Hell can we not find out, how he died

Because the family have asked for privacy at this time. We don’t have any actual right to know how The Vivienne died.

[arista]

Because the family have asked for privacy at this time. We don’t have any actual right to know how The Vivienne died.


I do not agree
he was a Big Star
people want to know what drugs he took that Killed Him

[Benjamin]

I do not agree
he was a Big Star
people want to know what drugs he took that Killed Him

You may not agree but we don’t have any actual right right to know.

[Ammi]

…since the Vivienne first became a celebrity on Drag Race UK, they have openly spoken about their battles with addictions…it’s something they spoke about on the show …we don’t know if that had any bearing on their death, that’s something that their family is processing without pointless speculation…

[arista]

…since the Vivienne first became a celebrity on Drag Race UK, they have openly spoken about their battles with addictions…it’s something they spoke about on the show …we don’t know if that had any bearing on their death, that’s something that their family is processing without pointless speculation…


They need to Stop all that

And go Public
on the Drugs he took that sadly killed that young man.

[Ammi]

They need to Stop all that

And go Public
on the Drugs he took that sadly killed that young man.

…they don’t need to do anything, they have no obligation to the public…I’m sure it will be known in time but the family are entitled to their grief in as much privacy as is possible…

[Ammi]

…I think what’s interesting with the funeral is that those drag queens that attended …Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz, Cheryl Hole and Danny Beard…none of them attended in their Drag and when the death announcement was made, it was made of James Lee Williams, a son…and not of The Vivienne, a celebrity…the parents have every right to privacy in grief of their son…they are not grieving a celebrity…

[arista]

He died of an Unnatural Case.
In his bathroom


We will hear in June
what he took.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/vivienne-found-dead-unnatural-cause-30987137



Ch5HDnews Live

[Crimson Dynamo]

He died of an Unnatural Case.
In his bathroom


We will hear in June
what he took.

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/vivienne-found-dead-unnatural-cause-30987137



Ch5HDnews Live
So it was illegal drugs?

[arista]

So it was illegal drugs?


Yes could be, sadly



Full Result this June

[Crimson Dynamo]

He ( James Lee Williams) died from taking illegal street drugs..

He took the horse tranquiliser KETAMINE

and it led to a cardiac arrest

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/drag-race-uk-star-vivienne-31221175

[Barry.]

He ( James Lee Williams) died from taking illegal street drugs..

He took the horse tranquiliser KETAMINE

and it led to a cardiac arrest

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/showbiz-news/drag-race-uk-star-vivienne-31221175

Didn’t Matthew Perry die from that too?

[user104658]

Didn’t Matthew Perry die from that too?

Elon Musk is a big fan of the ol' Ket as well.

[arista]

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/03/17/17/95123285-14508205-The_drag_star_real_name_James_Lee_Williams_picture d_out_of_drag_-m-24_1742232508421.jpg

What a waste of a Life


[The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest after
taking ketamine,
the performer's family has revealed.

The Vivienne, 32, whose real name was
James Lee Williams, was found dead in
the bathroom of their home,
in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester,
on January 5 this year,
an inquest in February heard.]


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14508205/RuPauls-Drag-Race-star-Vivienne-died-cardiac-arrest-taking-ketamine-family-reveal.html

[arista]

On Thursdays
BBC2HD Newsnight

His sister had no idea he
was back on Ketamine.

It is cheap to buy.
Giving an instant High.


It wrecks your bladder

No wonder he was found dead in his bathroom.

[arista]

…they don’t need to do anything, they have no obligation to the public…I’m sure it will be known in time but the family are entitled to their grief in as much privacy as is possible…


You were so wrong saying that.

Watch Thursdays Newsnight

[Ammi]

You were so wrong saying that.

Watch Thursdays Newsnight

….no I’m not wrong, Arista…as I said, I’m sure details will be known in time and whatever the family choose to discuss publicly is a choice and not an obligation that they ‘need’ to do…

[arista]

….no I’m not wrong, Arista…as I said, I’m sure details will be known in time and whatever the family choose to discuss publicly is a choice and not an obligation that they ‘need’ to do…


But it could have saved more lives

[arista]

[The Vivienne lay dead in bath for two days
and was found with
five empty ketamine bags by a neighbour after
worried friends could not get
hold of the star, inquest hears]

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14859953/Inquest-death-Vivienne-conclude-today-family-tragic-RuPauls-Drag-Race-star-revealed-died-amid-ketamine-addiction-relapse.html

[arista]

…they don’t need to do anything, they have no obligation to the public…I’m sure it will be known in time but the family are entitled to their grief in as much privacy as is possible…


The Truth is now Public

He used too much


5 empty Ketamine bags

[arista]

Tragic waste of a young, talented man.

https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/03/17/17/95123285-14508205-The_drag_star_real_name_James_Lee_Williams_picture d_out_of_drag_-m-24_1742232508421.jpg

[arista]

The Vivienne's father, Lee Williams,
also attends the inquest today

[Cherie]

How sad to waste your life in that way

[Beso]

Synthetic ket is what toook my sons life. He also went into cardiac arrest.

[arista]

Synthetic ket is what took my sons life. He also went into cardiac arrest.

Sorry to hear that.

[arista]

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