RuPaul's Drag Race fans have been left reeling after The Vivienne's sad death, and it's not the first time the show has been hit by heartbreak

James Lee Williams, a drag performer and winner of the inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” who was best known by the stage name The Vivienne, died over the weekend. They were 32. Williams’s death was announced in a statement by their manager, Simon Jones, which did not cite a cause.

RuPaul hit back against a drag queen’s offensive joke following the recent death of Drag Race U.K. winner, The Vivienne. Tyra Sanchez, 36, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, sparked an outcry when she responded to an old tweet by The Vivienne.

Following the tragic passing of drag queen The Vivienne, RuPaul's future as host of the BBC talent show has reportedly been thrown into doubt as he is left 'distraught'

James Lee Williams was best known as The Vivienne, a drag queen who competed in the TV show "Dancing On Ice," starred in musical theatre in London, and won the very first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

RuPaul and longtime judge Michelle Visage joined "Drag Race" alums — including The Vivienne's "All Stars 7" sisters Jaida Essence Hall and Raja — in mourning the queen.

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, popularly known as The Vivienne, has died at the age of 32, according to their publicist Simon Jones.

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.