The Vivienne's heartbreaking final social media post days before devastating death

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, shared a heartfelt social media post just three days before passing away at the age of 32.

The news of their passing was confirmed by their friend and publicist Simon Jones on social media, who stated: "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. 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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The Vivienne's final post was an appeal to fans to donate to SAHIR, Liverpool's largest and oldest LGBTQ+ and HIV charity.

The drag performer, originally from north Wales, wrote: "Join me in giving back this year, everything I do charitable wise is usually for @sahirhouse house, Liverpools oldest LGBT+ charity! ! ! The work they do is incredible, thank you. £1 a month you won't miss it."

Following the announcement of the star's untimely passing, Michelle Visage expressed her sorrow by saying: "I don't have the words. Utterly heartbroken," reports the Mirror.

Another message of devastation came from Irish presenter Brian Dowling, who wrote: "Simon this is absolutely heartbreaking."

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley was also left heartbroken by the devastating news as she simply wrote: "Broken," along with multiple crying emojis. TV's Harriet Rose also offered her condolences: "Oh Simon I'm so sorry for your loss. That is absolutely heartbreaking."

Radio presenter James Barr also shared his grief over The Vivienne's untimely passing, writing: "Simon I'm so so sorry. I'm heartbroken. James was such a beautiful person."

Ashley Roberts from the Pussycat Dolls reacted with disbelief and distress, commenting: "Omg! I can't believe this. This is heartbreaking news," along with a broken heart emoji.

Union J band member Jaymi Hensley posted an emotional tribute featuring a picture with The Vivienne, stating: "I actually can't believe this! When we took this photo little did we know there would only be three of us left. my darling @ollymarmon please welcome our beautiful James @thevivienne_ into heaven! Look after each other, this is too much for my heart to handle! The scales of better people being up there then here has now well and truly changed."

Michelle Visage also shared on Instagram heart-wrenching pictures of herself and The Vivienne, captioning the post with: "Heartbreaking. I don't know how to say how I feel. My darling @thevivienne_ we go back to when I started coming over here to the UK. You were always there, always laughing, always giving, always on point.

"Your laughter, your wit, your talent, your drag. I loved all of it but I loved your friendship most of all. You were a beacon to so many. Seeing you make your West End debut was amazing for me to witness your dream come true right in front of my eyes, I'm the lucky one to have known you and to have laughed together with you so many times. I love you my darling. You will be so missed my lovely. May your light shine fiercely, forever. RIP MY ANGEL fly high."

Simon later penned in a moving tribute: "These are words I never ever wanted to write. Viv was a close friend, a client and someone I loved very much. From the moment I met them in 2019 I knew we could create magic together and I became their manager."

"Their talent was immense and the light they brought to every room was astonishing. No one has ever made me laugh in my life as much as Viv did. Their comic genius and quick wit was like no other."

"I'm so proud and lucky that Viv was such a big part of my life every day for the last 5 years. It's tragic that their career was only just beginning. In musical theatre Viv had found a space and career they loved, excelled and thrived in. I am heartbroken and devastated at this news. RIP my wonderful friend. You left us way too soon."

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