Beautiful tribute to The Vivienne appears in Liverpool

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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.

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