The Vivienne funeral: Steps' Ian Watkins, Kim Woodburn and Little Mix's Jade lead mourners
The Vivienne funeral: Steps' Ian Watkins, Kim Woodburn and Little Mix's Jade lead mourners
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Mourners including Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins and TV personality Kim Woodburn have begun to arrive for the funeral of Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne. The service for the TV star, real name James Lee Williams, who died earlier this month, is being held at a church in Denbighshire, North Wales. The drag icon who shot to fame after winning the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, tragically passed away earlier this month at just 32 years old.
A spokesperson for the star took to social media on January 5, to confirm the shattering news. In a statement, they said: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams - The Vivienne, has passed this weekend. "James was an incredibly loved, warm- hearted and amazing person. Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career. We will not be releasing any further details. We please ask that James's family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.".
Today, the much-loved drag star will be laid to rest with several famous faces attending to say their final goodbyes. Steps singer Watkins, wearing a red tartan suit, walked towards the church with comedian Jayde Adams, who wore a bright green coat and trilby hat. Also in attendance was Celebrity Big Brother star, Kim Woodburn.
