"Tributes have poured in for RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, one year on from her death. On Saturday (3 January), monuments across Liverpool and the north west were lit up green to honour the drag star, whose real name was James Lee Williams, in reference to her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in Andrew Lloyd Webber's West End and UK tour production of the Wizard of Oz."
"The winner of the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, Dancing on Ice finalist and West End star died on 3 January 2025 at the age of 32 from cardiac arrest as a result of taking ketamine. Following her death, The Vivienne's family launched The House of the Vivienne, a support group for those struggling with addiction."
"Taking to Facebook, the support group thanked 23 venues that took part in the light-up, including Iconic Bar in Manchester, Rainbow Tearooms in Chester, and Liverpool Empire, among others. "Thank you for standing with us, for shining a light, and for helping keep Viv's legacy alive. Together, we turn awareness into action," the post shared. Across social media, establishments shared images of their venues lit up in green, with people commenting green love hearts in memory of the drag star."
Buildings across Liverpool and the north west were lit green on 3 January to honour The Vivienne, James Lee Williams, recalling her role as the Wicked Witch in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Wizard of Oz. The Vivienne won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, competed on Dancing on Ice, and performed on the West End. She died on 3 January 2025 at age 32 from cardiac arrest as a result of taking ketamine. Her family launched The House of the Vivienne, a support group for people struggling with addiction. Twenty-three venues joined the light-up and social media users shared images and green heart emojis in her memory.
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