RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' winner the Vivienne has died at 32, her publicist confirmed. Here's how other 'Drag Race' stars are remembering the Season 1 champ.

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.

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.

The Vivienne opened doors for countless drag artists in media. Outside of RuPaul's Drag Race, the performer was a cultural icon.

James Lee Williams, better known as the winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race U.K.' season one The Vivienne, has died, with show judge Visage paying tribute to "a beacon to so many."

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

David Ludford has paid tribute to his ex-husband The Vivienne in a heartbreaking social media post, after the Drag Race icon tragically died at the age of 32

The former partner of The Vivienne has said “my heart is shattered” following the death of the RuPaul’s Drag Race star. James Lee Williams’ ex-husband, David Ludford, paid tribute on Instagram by posting photos from their wedding and throughout their six-year relationship.