RuPaul, The Vivienne and Drag Race

RuPaul posts moment of violence in response to Tyra Sanchez's vile comments on The Vivienne's death
Drag Race host RuPaul responded to Tyra Sanchez's disgusting comments after The Vivienne's death in the form of a video posted to Instagram with no caption
RuPaul Seemingly Reacts to ‘Drag Race’ Alum Tyra Sanchez Joking About The Vivienne’s Death
RuPaul is seemingly weighing in on Tyra Sanchez joking about The Vivienne’s unexpected death. RuPaul, 64, shared a throwback video from the season 2 finale of The RuPaul Drag Race via his Instagram on Wednesday.
RuPaul ‘seriously considering’ quitting Drag Race UK after The Vivienne’s death
RuPaul Charles is said to be ‘seriously considering’ stepping down from Drag Race UK after the tragic death of its first winner, The Vivienne. The Vivienne, whose off-stage name was James Lee Williams, died aged just 32 earlier this month – the official cause of death is not yet known.
RuPaul shares “Drag Race” video of herself slapping Tyra Sanchez after season 2 winner mocked The Vivienne's death
Mama Ru shared a clip from season 2 of the show that depicted her slapping Tyra in an acting challenge, days after the queen shared a widely criticized post about "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" winner The Vivienne's death.
The Vivienne, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ winner, has died
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.
RuPaul responds amid outrage over Tyra Sanchez’s ‘disgusting’ The Vivienne posts
Shortly after the news emerged, however, US drag queen Tyra Sanchez, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race in the US, shared a post that sparked outrage on social media. In 2020, The Vivienne had written on X/Twitter,
RuPaul pays tribute to The Vivienne at DragCon
RuPaul paid tribute to late drag queen The Vivienne at RuPaul's DragCon on Friday. The RuPaul's Drag Race UK host and head judge has spoken out days after the sudden death of the contestant, real name James Lee Williams,
RuPaul gives touching tribute to The Vivienne at DragCon UK after death: 'Be free'
RuPaul has paid tribute to The Vivienne - who passed away in early January at the age of 32 - at the opening of DragCon UK 2025 in London
‘Slap her again for me:’ Tyra Sanchez slammed online by RuPaul and Kandy Muse over derisive comments against The Vivienne
Season Two winner Tyra Sanchez (King Tyra) attracted ire on social media after tweeting a repulsive comment against another drag performer who recently passed away. Fellow Drag Race contestant Kandy Muse and RuPaul rebuked Tyra’s statement.
RuPaul seen for first time since The Vivienne's tragic death and delivers powerful speech
RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne tragically died earlier this month and RuPaul has now made his first public appearance ...
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RuPaul mourns loss of 'The Vivienne' at DragCon 2025
RuPaul is remembering the late drag queen The Vivienne, who tragically passed away last week. James Lee Williams, better ...
“RuPaul's Drag Race” season 17's Kori King thinks sister Plane Jane 'wasn't that mean' on show: 'She's meaner in real life'
RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 star Kori King is, in many ways, divine intervention among the LGBTQ community.
RuPaul opens UK DragCon with tribute to The Vivienne
RuPaul said the focus of the DragCon UK event would be "love," going on to remember "our dear The Vivienne," who died last ...
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Remembering The Vivienne, 'RuPaul’s Drag Race UK' winner and musical theater star
James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the British TV show "Dancing on Ice." ...
Boston contestant on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ hits runway in Dunkin’-inspired dress
Season 17 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” premiered on MTV last week, giving viewers a first look at contestant Kori King, the ...