RuPaul has broken his silence after the death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner James Lee Williams, aka The Vivienne.

Crowned the ‘Drag Superstar’ in 2019, The Vivienne was beloved by many and a leading star in the British industry. Friend and publicist, Simon Jones, confirmed the sad news on 5 January. Sharing on Instagram, Jones wrote: “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,” Prior to their passing, The Vivienne shared a post on social media urging their followers to donate to SAHIR, the largest LGBTQ+ and HIV charity in Liverpool. They 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.”Police have updated that they are not treating the ‘sudden’ death as suspicious. Cheshire Police were called to an address at 12.22pm on Sunday in Chorlton-by-Backford. A spokesperson said: ‘Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner.’“Queen of Drag” RuPaul has now broken his silence following the tragedy. Sharing a photo with The Vivienne taken in 2015, RuPaul wrote: “With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne—an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.”RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage shared a tribute to the star, upon hearing the news: “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.”Heartbreaking, RIP.

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Brian Matusz, former Orioles pitcher has sadly died, aged 37.

He made 279 of his 280 career appearances with the Orioles, who released a statement following the sad news: “Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz,”. “A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched. He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he could, was a cherished teammate, and always had a smile on his face.
Our hearts are heavy tonight as we mourn the passing of former Oriole, Brian Matusz.A staple in our clubhouse from 2009-2016, Brian was beloved throughout Birdland, and his passion for baseball and our community was unmatched. He dedicated his time to connecting with any fan he… pic.twitter.com/wNN3WkO8l4— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) January 8, 2025
“Brian’s family and loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.”The star became a star at the University of San Diego – earning the 2008 West Coast Conference Pitcher of the Year.In that same year, the Orioles chose him with the fourth overall pick in the first MLB draft. He threw 32 starts in 2010, coming fifth in the American League Rookie of the year. In 2022, he was brought on as the bullpen coach for New Zealand before the World Baseball Classic. Matusz was not married and had no children. The athlete passed on Tuesday but no cause of death was given. RIP, our thoughts are with his family at this time.

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A group of boys, aged between 12 and 15 are facing charges after a sleepover prank went very wrong.

Three of the boys allegedly poured boiling water on the face of the victim while he slept, resulting in serious burns and the young boy needing surgery. The boys mother, Tiffany, has shared that her 12-year-old child is ‘in shock’ and has second degree burns. Speaking to WALB 10, Tiffany said: “I mean, I really can’t describe it now. In that moment I was just mad, hurt, in shock. Everything, I was seeing red. I was just trying to hurry up and get him some help,”The concerned mom went on: “He was transported to the burn center in Augusta. He had to have surgery. Of course, he is out of surgery and is recovering at home, now. But it is going to take him 12-14 days to heal.”The burns centre was located around 200 miles away from their family home.

Due to the travel involved with his recovery, the parents were unable to work. The 12-year-old’s aunt shared that he ‘is gonna have to get counseling to be able to trust people again’.The other 3 boys were allegedly taken into custody and are awaiting their hearing, which will take place next month. We wish him a fast recovery.

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