Ex-Husband Of Late 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star The Vivienne Breaks Silence
David Paul Ludford, ex-husband of The Vivienne, is opening up about their time together after the heartbreaking news of their sudden passing.
David Paul Ludford, ex-husband of beloved drag performer and television star The Vivienne, is opening up about their time together after the heartbreaking news of their sudden passing.
The drag star, who used they/them pronouns, rose to fame as the first-ever winner of "RuPaul’s Drag Race UK" in 2019 and later competed on the seventh season of "RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars."
The Vivienne's passing was confirmed over the weekend by their manager, Simon Jones, who shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
The Vivienne's Ex-Husband, David Paul Ludford, Reflects on Their Life Together Following Sudden Passing
On Monday, January 6, Ludford paid tribute to the late drag icon, born James Lee Williams, who tragically passed away at the age of 32.
"My heart literally sank when I got the call!! My heart is shattered!!!," Ludford wrote in an emotional Instagram post. "Never in a million years did I think I’d ever be writing anything like this about @thevivienne_."
Ludford reflected on their first meeting in August 2017 on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, sharing that they had an instant connection.
"We clicked straight away, and I instantly knew we were going to be in each other’s lives for a long time," Ludford wrote. "We literally went through and did so much together. It was like a whirlwind, and I wouldn’t have changed the time we spent together for anything in the world."
David Paul Ludford Reflects On His Past Relationship
Although Ludford and Williams had been divorced for over a year, Ludford emphasized that their bond and shared memories would always remain significant.
"Going to miss you more than people will ever know," Ludford concluded. "Sleep tight, angel."
The touching tribute was accompanied by a carousel of photos, including snapshots from their wedding night and other candid moments throughout their relationship. Ludford later shared a second post with more photos, writing, "My heart is literally shattered, I feel so out of place, I feel lost, I feel numb. Fly high, angel, and keep shining
