RuPaul has spoken out after the death of a Drag Race star at 32. The drag performer James Lee Williams, known by their stage name “The Vivienne,” died last week, shocking fans and celebrities alike who worked with the star.

James Lee Williams, the first winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” better known by their stage name The Vivienne, has died at age 32.  The British drag queen died over the weekend, their manager Simon Jones confirmed in a statement posted to Instagram.

RuPaul is paying tribute to The Vivienne one day after the RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner’s death was announced. The Emmy Award-winning host, 64, remembered the drag artist — born James Lee Williams in Colwyn Bay, Wales — in a touching Instagram tribute.