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The Vivienne at RuPaul's DragCon in Los Angeles, California, on May 15, 2022

The Vivienne's family tell vigil 'we're so proud'

Hundreds gathered in Liverpool to pay their respects to the TV star, who died aged 32.

The Vivienne has a large blonde wig on and an open feathery black dress on. The performer is stood in front of a red velvet curtain.

The Vivienne was true talent, says pride organiser

The drag queen, who died last weekend, had been due to perform at an Oxford Pride event next month.

Bimini Bon Boulash, with blonde midlength hair and wearing a black sequinned corset, stands against a pink and grey promotional background.

'The Vivienne was truly loved,' says Drag Race star

Bimini Bon Boulash pays tribute to performer The Vivienne, whose death was announced on Sunday.

The Vivienne and RuPaul attend the Pink Ribbon Cutting with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 7 RuPaul's Los Angeles DragCon at Los Angeles Convention Center on May 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

RuPaul says heart 'broken' after The Vivienne's death

The Vivienne, who was 32 and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, died over the weekend.

The Vivienne in pink feather boa and sparkly dangling earrings

The Vivienne was an 'authentic all-round performer'

Owain Wyn Evans says The Vivienne's death marks a sad day for the LGBT and drag communities.

Pictured is The Vivienne in a big curl blonde wig with dark eye shadow make-up. They are wearing a black corset fitted dress with black feathers on their shoulders.

Theatre pays tribute to 'formidable' Drag Race star

The RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne died over the weekend, aged 32.

The Vivienne at RuPaul's DragCon at Los Angeles Convention Center on May 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32

James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, died aged 32 over the weekend.

A blond drag queen wearing a blue sparkly dress and a tiara stands with her arms outstretched on a stage. Dancers perform on either side of her.

People here are lovely, helpful and delightful, says Aussie panto star

Shane Jenek, aka Courtney Act, says he will bring "Aussie charm" to his Yorkshire panto role.

RuPaul in a promotional shoot for the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK. RuPaul wears a metallic purple off-the-shoulder dress, paired with a blonde wig and purple star-shaped earrings. She pouts and poses against a purple backdrop.

RuPaul's Drag Race UK crowns sixth queen

Queens La Voix, Kyran Thrax, Marmalade and Rileasa Slaves went head to head to snatch the crown.