A beautiful tribute to The Vivienne has appeared in Liverpool. The iconic RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner - real name James Lee Williams - was found dead at their home in earlier this year. The 32-year-old - who started their sparkling career in Liverpool - was laid to rest in Denbighshire on Monday.
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00:00A tribute to the Vivian has appeared in Liverpool. The iconic RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner,
00:06real name James Lee Williams, was found dead at their home in Cheshire earlier this year.
00:11The 32-year-old, who started their career in Liverpool, was laid to rest in Denbighshire.
00:15The announcement of Williams' shock death led to an outpouring of tributes from their
00:20friends, fans and famous faces, with many stars attending their funeral service and
00:25wearing Vivian Westwood accessories in their honour.
00:27Now Liverpool-based artist Famer Cape has created a stunning tribute to the honoree
00:31Scouser. A painting can be found alongside other iconic artworks on Jamaica Street in
00:35the Baltic Triangle.
00:37Written on the mural is The Vivian, 1992-2025.
00:42Discussing the artwork on Instagram, the Liverpool-based artist said this mural is for our grieving
00:48North West community.
00:50The passing of the Vivian has left many filled with sadness. While painting this mural I
00:54had the privilege of hearing so many people share their love for the Vivian and express
00:58their sadness.