RIP The Vivienne (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 Winner & All Stars 7) 1992-2025
via OUT magazine:
Police have shared an update on the death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK season 1 winner The Vivienne.
According to The Sun, a spokesperson for England’s Chester Constabulary confirmed officers had been called to an address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, Sunday at 12:22 p.m., following reports of a sudden death.
“Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man, and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances,” said the spokesperson. “A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
No further details were provided.
The initial statement announcing The Vivienne’s passing by her publicist Simon Jones asked for privacy for the drag icon’s family and friends. “We will not be releasing any further details,” the statement reads. “We please ask that James’ family are given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”
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