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The Vivienne’s final TV appearance aired just days before tragic death aged 32
A spokesperson for the star has confirmed their death
DRAG Race winner The Vivienne appeared on a BBC gameshow just days before their sudden death.
The Vivienne - real name James Lee Williams - was confirmed to have died in a statement from their PR agent, who revealed the star had passed away aged 32.
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The star, who passed away over the weekend, made a final TV appearance just days before their death as they appeared on BBC's Blankety Blank Christmas special with Bradley Walsh.
The Vivienne joined Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett and Sara Pascoe on the festive special.
The star's tongue in cheek humour was in full swing on the show, as they gave some cheeky answers that had Bradley Walsh struggling to keep a straight face.
Earlier tonight, the drag superstar's PR Simon Jones revealed that the reality favourite had passed away this weekend.
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Simon shared: "It is with immense sadness that we let you know our beloved James Lee Williams – The Vivienne, has passed this weekend.
"James was an incredibly loved, warm-hearted, and amazing person.
"Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle.
"They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.
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"We will not be releasing any further details.
"We please ask that James’s family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve."
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No cause of death has been revealed for the star so far.
The performer from North Wales was best known for finishing third on Dancing On Ice in 2023 and for being the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on BBC Three in 2019.
Last year, they toured the country as the Wicked Witch of the West in a hit production of The Wizard of Oz.
The Vivienne had their own BBC Three series The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood and also took part in Celebrity Hunted and The Great British Sewing Bee.
They also made a guest appearance in ITV’s Emmerdale in 2021.
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