The British performer, whose legal name was James Lee Williams, also competed on “Dancing on Ice” and had been carving out a career in musical theater.

The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.

James Lee Williams, a drag performer who went by The Vivienne and was crowned the Season 1 winner of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK,’ has died. They were reportedly 32. The cause of death was not disclosed. Officials have identified one person who died and two who were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in south Lubbock County.