Who was The Vivienne? From Drag Race winner to Dancing On Ice icon as drag legend tragically dies aged 32
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The Vivienne captured hearts across the nation when they stormed to victory on Ru Paul's Drag Race and instantly became a drag icon. With their fierce talent and unforgettable charisma, they didn’t just win a crown - they took the drag world by storm, earning a place in pop culture history.
![[With their fierce talent and unforgettable charisma, they didn’t just win a crown - they took the drag world by storm, earning a place in pop culture history]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/20/93760207-14252487-image-a-4_1736108001820.jpg)
They became the original winner of the TV series in 2019 and competed again in the seventh series of the All Stars spin off in 2022. But after a glamourous and iconic decade in the public eye, The Vivienne, who was born James Lee Williams, died during the first weekend of 2025.
![[They became the original winner of the TV series in 2019 and competed again in the seventh series of the All Stars spin off in 2022]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/20/93760973-14252487-image-a-10_1736108784011.jpg)
Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, The Vivienne became a familiar face on TV as they graced numerous shows including Just Tattoo of Us, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Celebrity Juice, and Trump In Tweets. In 2021, they wowed viewers on The Weakest Link and Apocalypse Wow, following their unforgettable stint on The Great British Sewing Bee at the tail end of 2020.
![[Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, The Vivienne became a familiar face on TV as they graced numerous shows including Just Tattoo of Us, The Big Fat Quiz of the Year, Celebrity Juice, and Trump In Tweets]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/20/93760975-14252487-Since_bursting_onto_the_scene_in_2016_The_Vivienne_became_a_fami-a-14_1736108909146.jpg)
The Vivienne captured hearts across the nation when they stormed to victory on Ru Paul's Drag Race and instantly became a drag icon. With their fierce talent and unforgettable charisma, they didn’t just win a crown - they took the drag world by storm, earning a place in pop culture history.
![[In 2022, it was revealed that the multi-talented star had secured their next big TV role, as they prepared to compete in the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/20/93760971-14252487-image-a-13_1736108901848.jpg)
The Vivienne also made their mark as co-host of All-Star Dance Off, alongside comedian Steen Raskopoulos. In 2022, it was revealed that the multi-talented star had secured their next big TV role, as they prepared to compete in the 2023 series of Dancing On Ice.
![[But after a glamourous and iconic decade in the public eye, The Vivienne, who real name is James Lee Williams, died during the first weekend of 2025]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/05/20/93760813-14252487-image-a-9_1736108147889.jpg)
