Police release update following death of Liverpool drag star The Vivienne
The news was confirmed by their publicist last night
Last updated 6th Jan 2025
Cheshire Police have released an update following the death of Liverpool drag star The Vivienne.
The Ru Paul's Drag Race UK winner has been hailed as a "beacon" following their death at the age of 32.
James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and came third on the 2023 edition of Dancing On Ice.
Dancing On Ice judge Oti Mabuse remembered The Vivienne for being a "phenomenal entertainer" and "trailblazer", while fellow RuPaul's Drag Race winner Jinkx Monsoon said the star made a "mark in our hearts".
The news of Williams's death was announced by their publicist, Simon Jones, on Sunday evening, who wrote that Williams was an "incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".
Mr Jones added that Williams, who was born in Wales and later moved to Liverpool, would be remembered for their "immense talent", adding "the light they brought to every room was astonishing".
RuPaul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage paid tribute to Williams, writing that their death was "heartbreaking".
A spokesman for Cheshire Police said officers had been called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, at 12.22pm on Sunday following reports of a sudden death.
The spokesman said: "Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances.
"A file will be prepared for the coroner."
They were due to be back on tour next month performing in the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical in the role of the Childcatcher.