Cops give update on ‘sudden’ death of RuPaul’s Drag Race winner ‘The Vivienne’ aged just 32

[@andrewjones9991]

So sad, she was just getting started.

[@fantomaorgasma5906]

Just getting started? She's been in the business for over 10 years and quite successful. She was not just getting started at all, lol!

[@andrewjones9991]

@@fantomaorgasma5906 it's an expression. 10 years is nothing. She just had her finished her first West End role and was starting her 2nd. It means we'd only seen the very beginnings of what she had the potential to do.

[@fantomaorgasma5906]

@@andrewjones9991 How dare you! 10 years working non-stop in the industry is actually quite an accomplishment! Everyone has already seen her full potential of things she could do.

[@andrewjones9991]

@@fantomaorgasma5906 I didn't say it wasn't an accomplishment. Is English not your first language?

[@chrisdee5032]

​@@fantomaorgasma5906 Her? It's a dude.

[@MuzakMeister8]

Utterly shocked! Such a charismatic and talented human being who left us far too soon 😢

[@janicevandam7991]

You will be missed Queen Viviene...

[@Bungle-UK]

@@janicevandam7991 yes, by his dealers

[@getthebagnelly]

That's a man

[@sapphirejade5029]

Even thought I didn't know the Vivienne personally, the impact she left behind is incredible. May Viv strut the heavenly runway and keep dreams bright and alive for new and veteran stars alike.🫂🫂

[@dixierae6063]

Beautifully said sapphire. Thank you.

[@getthebagnelly]

HE

[@keg10609]

@@getthebagnellydumas we know he is a he. 😂😂😂

[@jenxstv1067]

Life is so very precious and I think most of us take being alive for granted. We automatically think and plan for tomorrow when tomorrow is never guaranteed. Go hug your loved ones even if your not getting along because you never know. RIP Queen 👑

[@katerace9160]

❤

[@Adrian-kl2ql]

Well said

[@amycorley2864]

Absolutely xx 😞❤️

[@rubyferrante101]

Thank you for the sad information.

[@brdnmlna]

@@GorlWorldComments Wtf is wrong with you

[@GorlWorldComments]

@@brdnmlna she did a cherry valentine

[@edenabraham1103]

She talked about her addiction issues. I really hope that’s not what happened but either way it’s so sad 😢

[@jaybee7291]

@@edenabraham1103 she????? Im guessing you would be ok with the same she in the changing rooms with your daughter would you?

[@Bungle-UK]

He

[@aerialdive]

@@Bungle-UK drag queens go by "she" in drag and "he" outside of it.

[@djrikki1977]

@@Bungle-UK SHE

[@jehd4313]

@@Bungle-UK when we talk about the public drag queen persona, being a feminine/female character, its wrong calling him...That's the BASICS of any language, if it's a female character : her. No matter if its a man doing it, when talking about the character (in this case, his drag queen persona : a woman) we always use she/her. Hope you go back to school, if you ever have been there. ♥

[@Blessi85]

RIP Viv u be dearly missed

[@bbsteele671]

I'll be sober for 9 years on 1/20/25. 2 days after my mom passed away suddenly on 1/18/16. I pray they didn't succumb to our devil incarnate. I hope they went out on their own terms.

[@Emisnyan]

Good job❤❤❤❤ I'm struggling myself right now and want to stop, it's so hard

[@Black0bsidian]

Congratulations on your sobriety! Keep going you’re an inspiration to us trying to lead that life.

[@IAMjulesATX]

@@Emisnyango to treatment through your insurance or go to a local AA meeting. You can do it. Get in the recovery community - so many people are ready to help you. I hit 3 years sober off alcohol this Saturday 1/11/25 after struggling for many years. You can do it!

[@christinehanner129]

Congratulations ❤ Stay strong, the world needs you

[@dixierae6063]

Congratulations. 35 years here. I look at it at it this way are addiction is so Insidious it's always laying in wait for us to have one weak moment. Either way they were able to enjoy many years of sobriety and success and are at peace and comfort wherever that may be. To be honest with you I hope they leave it at that. No one needs to hear the details. The likelihood of a healthy young man passing at 32 years old is very slim so let's just let things be. And for those in recovery just remember that it only takes one time.

[@glenncooper7184]

Not a great way to start the year... Rest in Power Viv, we love you

[@keontitoney9136]

I was telling a gyrl friend about Ms Vivienne, As fans we don't often know what goin on wit our drag stars, so much information one ear out the other. They work overtime to entertain us But, she definitely make an impression everywhere she had a grace and style like she was born to do drag.... Rest in Paradise Vivienne ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

[@amogus5902]

this is so upsetting!!! she was one of the most hysterical drag queens ever featured on that show. so much talent, gone way too soon :(

[@latiosfreak2000]

32... she won 6 years ago and she was still going strong outside her drag persona i have only known great stories about him and what a kind soul he was to the other queens. such a tragedy

[@juliehedley8074]

Totally floored me, saw them last year in The Wizard of Oz, absolutely outstanding performance 😭

[@staceytroffer8287]

What a shame! Her stardom was just skyrocketing! RIP MS. VIVIENNE

[@grettafrank5622]

So, so talented. Loved The Viv!

[@dnagel22]

As a BIG fan of RPDR, my heart broke when I saw this news.

[@Unknown-h7q7h]

Liverpool is broken her scouse family love her soo much and still can't believe this is real! 💔

[@wshazbot62]

Such a sweet soul, definitely one of a kind. You will be greatly missed 🙏❤️

[@theodorsik]

Whatever “nothing suspicious” means when a 32 years old dies… wtf

[@hollyeatsgravel]

It typically means no one else was involved, so they weren't attacked or anything. It's not great wording, I agree

[@auouraschannel5230]

I.e. they don't think anyone was involved in his death.

[@petergardner5002]

My son died suddenly at 33. SADS verdict.

[@sundayk875]

Why does the police statement make it sound like he took his own life?

[@Me-hs4jj]

Maybe he did.

[@pckosmas2120]

@@Me-hs4jj The "sudden death" part, porbably refers to overdose... Heck, whatever the reason, it still sucks. Goodbye Viv. You will be dearly missed.

[@TheHollyPearl]

I dont think he did , because it sahs he was due to move in a lovely new home , and booked a holiday , but who knows .​@Me-hs4jj

[@itsjxomusic]

RIP James. You will be missed so much.

[@getthebagnelly]

Wow someone got HIS actual name right 👍

[@K4T13-Dr4ws-B4d]

@@getthebagnelly Now is not the time or place for this...

[@Polarised_perplexed]

​@@getthebagnellyTheir name. Either of which you don't deserve to pass your lips

[@zzizahacallar]

This breaks my heart.

[@kkturtle12]

Thanks for sharing this news in a respectful manner that honors The Vivs life.

[@wslingsby9411]

RIP you will be missed. I am still in shock. This is such a tragedy

[@MrLetmein2011]

This is so utterly tragic and senseless, you were so loved 🙏🏻❤️🖤

[@shemeikap]

Rest in Paradise legend. Prayers sent 🙏🏾. All of the drag community 🌈, especially Baga must be absolutely heart broken 💔

[@monacheveres8701]

I'm so sorry to hear this she was a fantastic Entertainer and we've lost one of the great ones💜

[@thenoblerot]

Heartbreaking. So talented

[@josephkokomo1752]

The Vivienne is a beautiful, beautiful human being who made me laugh so hard. It's tough to find this out... bit a reminder to appreciate those who enhance our prison sentences. here on Earth. We must live, love laugh... or go insane.

[@DelosFive]

Not an actual update then. This was all known yesterday. 😮😢

[@ErikAndrew-q2p]

well, yesterday there weren't the details of "nothing suspicious".

[@RealGrooveRandom]

What I'd like to know is why anyone would put the word 'the' in front of their name?

[@eclectic_songbird7435]

@@RealGrooveRandom Because 'The Vivienne' was "That Girl"

[@RealGrooveRandom]

@@eclectic_songbird7435 I still don't get it?

[@殺人光線]

It emphasizes their importance. “The” gives off a sense of exclusivity.

[@cathedraldarkness]

I can’t even. The Vivian was such a bright light and a top tier performer.

[@turnne]

This sounds like a drug overdose

[@edwardlopez6253]

Yup, idk why ppl get so offended by saying this, like, why is it taboo??

[@Sunshine-zm1fx]

@@edwardlopez6253 Because this is not the time or place to speak "ill" of the dead. She is more than whatever happened to her this past week. The comment above is disrespectful.

[@robsan9017]

@@Sunshine-zm1fx I disagree. It is not disrespectful or "speaking ill" to rationalize and try to make sense of such a sudden death of a young person - especially when The Vivienne herself divulged she had a substance abuse problem in the past. I hope it's not the case, but there's a good chance it could be...either way she will be terribly missed because she was a force to be reckoned with in the drag world and sounds like a wonderful human being too. I will miss her dearly 😢

[@ThePixey1000]

Very very Talented made a dark world lighter you shone too young a sad lost RIP VIV

[@Gerald-i2d]

she’s Touched More people than they’ll Know 🤍

[@JohnnySingh-ct4qr]

In all stars, she was my favourite contestant ❤. r.i.p 😢😢😢

[@lsweet222]

😢❤❤ im so sorry xxx

[@judithbain5568]

I'm Shocked, they came across as a genuinely beautiful person inside & out. So very sad. Prayers & Thoughts for their family & friends.

[@vivaldi1948]

He was lovely. RIP.

[@larryflores649]

So heartbreaking. 💔

[@AlecKollman]

This was a very lovely segment and memorial.

[@StLProgressive]

So heartbroken. They’ll be missed very much. 😓🙏🏻

[@larhondamickles3976]

A 30 year old man doesn’t just die.

[@jhd303]

On the brink of stardom...

[@StPa-l5q]

Why do they don,t say the reason?the fans and supporters would like to know.

[@XXtheJUMPoffXX]

You can die at any age

[@Sunshine4]

Maybe they are doing the responsible thing and not releasing anything until it is confirmed?

[@ArctosMajor]

​@@StPa-l5qthe family has requested that people not speculate

[@sabinahurst6688]

Very sad🕊️🕊️

[@williamscott4242]

You will be missed. Unbelievably talented! Rip

[@jaybee7291]

@@williamscott4242 clearly you have no idea what the word "Talent" means

[@HighonBoots]

@@jaybee7291no that’s you. Don’t disrespect the dead.

[@jaybee7291]

@@HighonBoots i can disrespect who i want, especially when it comes down to a grown ass man thinking its a woman. Lets get something straight shall we, you or anyone else do not tell me who i respect or disrespect

[@HighonBoots]

@@jaybee7291 sounds like your mother. You made a disparaging comment about someone WHO JUST DIED, and you didn’t expect to be called out for it? You have no class , and we WILL continue to tell you what you don’t want to hear because it’s clear YOU NEED IT

[@HighonBoots]

@ if you don’t like it, do what your momma did to make money as a pole dancer and SIT AND SPIN 🖕🏼

[@99bskr]

surreal... but what a lovely legacy for someone who graced the world for such a brief moment. rest in peace, icon. long live the legend

[@MsBatmouse]

Shocked. So sad. You will be missed 😢

[@lovelight1]

He is an amazing person with so much personality, such a shame xxx

[@wendybutler1681]

Viv's comedy sense and timing was exquisite. I can't stop thinking about her Little Red Riding Hood character on that AWESOME challenge that had Yvie as the Big Bad Wolf annd Jinkx losing a piggy ear and asking Ru to speak up. In a cast of LOOK AT ME ebtertainers, Viv's multi-accented Red was a stand out. What a delightful performer. In and out of drag this beautiful and talented human will be missed. Fly in perfection with the angels, my love. Say hello to my dear son if you meet him im your celestial journey. His name is Ryan.

[@nanakingk6540]

Omg I'm shocked

[@tonyrosamusic]

You will be forever missed.

[@kerrymetcalfe2737]

Rip 😢 so young 😔

[@oluwarantiadeyemo1308]

This is so sad. Very beautiful humans being. I watched him on TV, he was so beautiful 😢!! May his beautiful soul rest in peace.

[@EatYourTv-999]

Heartbreaking! Such an incredible talent and wonderful person!

[@Figgycatone-ce2gm]

So sad, I loved watching the vivien ❤ RIP 😢

[@jamesmartin3425]

I am heart broken my brother and I remember her winning drag queen uk she was beautiful

[@TheLegendaryMovieCritic]

Rest In Peace to The Vivienne may she live in heaven!

[@jaybee7291]

@@TheLegendaryMovieCritic he,its a he you deluded fool

[@lsweet222]

Respect to this lady reading the news so sensitively ❤

[@pinky-ud1rt]

ITS SO SAD LOVED THE VIVIENE..BLESS HIM RIP

[@Cheetahlover]

RIP I’ll miss him so much

[@Gabriel-dg2rr]

So young 🥺 rip you were so funny I was a fan when you were alive ❤

[@CarmenHunt-h9s]

We going to miss you.honey . It was a joy to watch you on drags.you where and always be.a super .❤❤❤

[@martinellisbritten-jones6156]

I was devastated to hear the news. So much talent, taken from us too soon. RIP my lovely, you will be missed. Heart❤ 😔

[@poolelasssb]

So sad taken far to young such a great person and one of the best of uks drag queens. My heart goes out to all the family and friends such a sad loss 😢

[@heidilaforest1564]

Rip Vivienne!!! You were amazing and you will be missed ❤

[@martellmaurice]

I’m so shook The Vivienne was my favorite. So funny and talented I will miss seeing her comedy.

[@jennsboys]

An angel on earth has just gotten her wings. I hope they are studded with sequins and dripping with glitter! Rest in power The Vivienne.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

SO SAD, SUCH A BEAUTY❤❤❤❤❤

[@nadine4062]

Such horrible news what a gorgeous beautiful person she was absolutely devastating my deepest condolences and sympathy to her family and friends God Bless you 🙏🙏 RIP sweetheart ♥️♥️😭 Vivianne you were just unbelievably stunning

[@yoboi01]

WHAT A HUGE LOSS... REST IN PERFECTION VIV ❤

[@LaLagunz187]

NOOO! He was one of the funniest and best on the show. This is heartbreaking and shocking. Prayers to his entire family and all his friends

[@kimbrooks6445]

OMG NOO!!😢😢. I'm shocked & devastated! She was an awesome entertainer , very beautiful , talented & will be terribly missed.😢😢.Condolences to her family. ❤R.I.P Vivienne 💔💔❤️❤️

[@FriezaCold]

Rest in peace Viv, may her queendom shine through ❤ long live the Vivianne 😢🙏🏻!

[@JudyStarchild]

This isn't an update is it, I was hoping you might clarify if what I have been reading elsewhere is true or not, that it was bacterial meningitis. My prayers for their family and other loved ones, 32 is no age, it is incredibly sad.

[@ArthurDeaville]

If it was just an illness, I don't know why the family would be wanting to hide it from the public...

[@mjm3091]

​@@ArthurDeaville it just happened, they may not even have confirmed the cause of death. This update just tells us that it wasn't an attack.

[@AliKaytish]

You are forever, Viv. I'm so sorry.

[@DCFunBud]

So sad, so young.

[@richardramos1646]

Rest In Paradise Vivienne💖🙏💖 Thank you for sharing your talents with the world

So many people passing from late December and the year just start😢

[@milesssofspace]

RIP❤

[@ejc5480]

They spoke on Drag Race about addiction issues and a doctor had told them if they didnt stop using ketamine they would be dead by 30. This sounds like a slip. So tragic.

[@scottydoggymama]

Rest in Peace Viv

[@CreativeArtandEnergy]

RIP Viv 💖 💋 ✨

[@karen-7057]

RIP vivienne this is so sad....

[@MrsSherrymcm]

How tragic 😢

[@garysinclairbarsby6675]

Very sad, far too young to be taken. RIP. ❤

[@Jackie-cr8bf]

Such a sad loss of a beautiful and talented star. Taken way too early. 💔

[@elisasegal8153]

So sad. What a genius. 😢

[@tiffanymarr4997]

Noooo! I love her so. RIP

[@ZombiefreakPrincess]

I loved The Vivienne! So funny and I got the impression when I watched her with Baga Chipz and Monet X Change on the Netflix KZbin challenges and reaction videos that you would feel comfortable in her presence ❤ God rest and bless you James Lee Williams/The Vivienne 🙏✨️👑

[@mandymay14]

So sad 😢

[@Itsbrooklinn]

WHAT?!?! 😢😢😢😢😢

[@breahsaldana3728]

❤God bless you 🙏 my condolences to your family

[@Lucinda666]

Sadness 💔💔💔

[@brentmartin8115]

What a Beautiful Talented Soul may she live on in our hearts forever ❤️ Rest in Peace..🙏🏻 The Vivienne 👱🏻‍♀️💄💋

[@SUGARCXNT]

Too young, may The Viv rest in power

[@heathharney551]

Rest in peace beautiful human

[@cindyshirreffs2099]

RIP. I hope there is footage of the Wizard production, I imagine she would have been amazing

[@rachelbrough8160]

Never actually heard of him.

[@lXlQueenofScots]

💔💔💔

[@tuakajolley00001]

Ow, my heart hurts...

[@joemichael5150]

Anyone can tell why?