The Vivienne’s family say ‘we will miss you for eternity’ in emotional tribute as vigil held

Liverpool: The family of drag performer The Vivienne held a touching vigil to honor their beloved star. They shared how much he brought joy and sparkle into their lives. The news of his passing at just 32 years old left everyone in shock.

Since the announcement, tributes have poured in from all over, especially from Liverpool, where The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, made a name for himself. Fans gathered outside St George’s Hall, which was beautifully lit in green to remember him.

This green lighting was a special nod to his role as the Wicked Witch in various productions of The Wizard of Oz. Friends and fans shared heartfelt stories and memories, playing music that meant a lot to them and The Vivienne.

As balloons floated into the sky, the song ‘For Good’ from Wicked played, creating a magical atmosphere. The vigil was organized by Sahir House, Liverpool’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity, which The Vivienne supported as an ambassador.

John Hyland from Sahir House and others spoke about the incredible impact The Vivienne had on audiences. As the event wrapped up, Bobby Musker took the stage with James’ niece, Isabella, who thanked everyone for coming and shared her love for her uncle.

Bobby read a heartfelt letter from James’ family, expressing their gratitude for the support and love shown by the community. They reflected on James’ journey from North Wales to becoming a true icon in Liverpool.

The letter highlighted how James always dreamed big and never gave up, bringing joy and magic to everyone around him. They expressed their pride in his achievements and how he painted life with wonder.

As the vigil came to a close, Bobby thanked the people of Liverpool and reminded everyone of James’ last Instagram post encouraging support for charity. The event ended with a beautiful rendition of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow,’ and attendees laid flowers at St George’s Hall.