DRAG Race winner Vivienne appeared on the BBC game show just days before their sudden deaths.
Vivienne – real name James Lee Williams – was confirmed dead in a statement from their PR agent, who revealed the star had died aged 32.
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Vivienne’s final TV appearance was broadcast just days before her tragic death aged 32 Credit: BBC
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The Drag Race star took part in Blankety Blank’s festive special on the BBCCredit: BBC
The star, who passed away at the weekend, made their last TV appearance just days before their deaths when they appeared in the BBC Christmas special Blankety Blank with Bradley Walsh.
Vivienne joined Jonathan Ross, Ota Mabuse, Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett and Sarah Pascoe for the festive special.
The star’s cheeky humor was in full swing on the show, as they gave some cheeky answers that left Bradley Walsh struggling to keep a straight face.
Earlier tonight, drag superstar Simon Jones’ PR revealed that the reality favorite had passed away this weekend.
Simon said: “It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved James Lee Williams – Vivienne, passed away this weekend.
“James was an incredibly loving, warm-hearted and amazing person.
“Their family is devastated by the loss of their son, brother and uncle.
“They are so proud of the wonderful things James has accomplished in their lives and careers.
“We will not be releasing any additional details.
“We ask that James’ family be given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve.”
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So far, the cause of the star’s death has not been revealed.
The North Wales performer was best known for finishing third on Dancing On Ice 2023 and being the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK on BBC Three 2019.
Last year they toured the country as the Wicked Witch of the West in the hit production of The Wizard of Oz.
Vivienne had her own BBC Three series The Vivienne Takes on Hollywood and also took part in Celebrity Hunted and The Great British Sewing Bee.
They also guest starred in ITV’s Emmerdale 2021.
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The star’s cheeky humor was in full swing on Credit: BBC
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Vivienne is confirmed dead in a statement from their PR agentCredit: Rex
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Vivienne previously competed in Dancing on Ice 2023. Credit: Rex
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