David Ludford, the ex-husband of The Vivienne, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the star who tragically passed away at the age of 32 this weekend.
The BBC Drag Race UK winner and David tied the knot in 2019 after their paths crossed in Gran Canaria. The Vivienne had previously expressed gratitude towards David and their relocation to Spain for aiding recovery from a ketamine addiction.
In April 2023, the couple announced their separation with a joint statement: “As many may have noticed, David and I have been apart recently. We have made the decision to part ways after an amazing 5 and half years.
“We are still very much friends, but sometimes life gets in the way and people grow apart. We wish each the absolute best and will always be part of each other’s lives. We’d ask that you please respect our privacy at this time. Thank you. James and David.”
David, who runs Drag Helmet, a business selling wigs for drag performers, took to Instagram to share his grief over the star – real name James Lee Williams – death reports Birmingham Live, posting wedding photos.
The snaps were shared alongside the caption: “My heart literally sank when I got the call. Never in a million years did I ever think I’d ever be writing anything like this about James Lee Williams.
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“This man changed my life so much from the day we first met in August 2017 in Gran Canaria! ! We literally clicked straight away and we knew we was going to be together for along time! ! He made me feel love and shown me what it was really like to love someone.”
They added: “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! ! ! I feel like a tit feeling this upset and hurt because we have been fully divorced for just over a year now but we was togteher 6 year and we loved each other so much and you can’t take away.
“I’m so happy to say I not only met you but we was together, we was husbands and you was the biggest part of my life for such a long time. 6 years is such a long time to spend 24/7 with. You will always have a place in my heart. Going to miss you more than people will ever know. Sleep tight angel.”
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