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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.

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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.

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‘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 Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent 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’

The Guardian - UK

Ariana Grande pays tribute to The Vivienne

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

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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.

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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

Evening Standard

RuPaul’s Drag Race and Dancing On Ice stars remember ‘trailblazer’ The Vivienne

James Lee Williams has died at the age of 32.

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James Lee Williams AKA The Vivienne — Winner Of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK S1 — Has Died, Age 32

"You were a beacon to so many."

The Guardian - UK

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne dies aged 32

Tributes flood in for ‘warm-hearted and amazing’ drag artist James Lee Williams

The Independent UK

The Vivienne death latest: RuPaul’s Drag Race stars lead tributes to ‘incredible’ performer

James Lee Williams, the popular British drag performer, has died at the age of 32

Evening Standard

The Vivienne: Ariana Grande leads tributes for Drag Race UK star as police say death 'not suspicious'

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, has died aged 32

Evening Standard

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

The Independent UK

The Vivienne death: RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner dies suddenly aged 32

Drag artist’s longtime publicist called them an ‘incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person’

The Guardian - UK

Man given suspended sentence for punching Drag Race star The Vivienne

Alan Whitfield, 51, hit James Lee Williams, 31, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, and verbally abused him

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