The late RuPaul’s Drag Race star and Vivian’s ex is breaking his silence

David Paul Ludfordthe former husband of the beloved drag artist and TV star Viviantalks about their time together after the heartbreaking news of their sudden death.

The drag star, who uses she/them pronouns, rose to fame as the first-ever winner of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” in 2019 and later competed on season seven of “Drag Race UK.” “RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars.”

Vivienne’s death was confirmed over the weekend by their manager, Simon Jones, who shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram.

“My heart literally sank when I got the call!! My heart was broken!!!” Ludford wrote in an emotional Instagram post. “Never in a million years did I think I would write something like this about @thevivienne_.”

Ludford spoke about their first meeting in August 2017 on the island of Gran Canaria, Spain, where he said they had an instant connection.

“We clicked instantly, and I knew right away that we were going to be in each other’s lives for a long time,” Ludford wrote. “We’ve literally been through and done so much together. It’s been a whirlwind, and I wouldn’t change the time we had together for anything in the world.”

Although Ludford and Williams have been divorced for more than a year, Ludford emphasized that their shared bond and memories will always be important.

“I will miss you more than people will ever know,” Ludford concluded. “Sleep tight, angel.”

The touching tribute was accompanied by a collection 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 broken, I feel out of place, I feel lost, I feel numb. Fly high, angel, and keep shining 💗‍✈️.”

The pair, Vivienne and Ludford, married in 2019, with Williams sharing moments from their wedding day on Instagram, including a huge thank you to baker John White for her stunning five-tier wedding cake.

Their first dance, to Lady Gaga’s “Always Remember Us This Way,” remains a cherished memory for fans and loved ones alike.

In April 2023, the couple announced their split in a joint Facebook post, saying: “As many have noted, David and I have recently separated. We have made the decision to separate after five and a half amazing years.”

They added: “We are still very friends, but sometimes life gets in the way, and people grow apart. We wish each other the absolute best and will always be a part of each other’s lives.”

Ludford’s statement comes hours after the news was confirmed in a social media post from their manager.

“It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivian, passed away this weekend,” Jones wrote. “James was an incredibly loving, caring and amazing person. Their family is deeply saddened by the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their lives and careers.”

He added: “We will not be releasing any further details. Please ask that James’ family be given the time and privacy they need now to deal with the grief.”

After the news broke, many members of the RuPaul’s Drag Race family shared their heartfelt tributes on social media. Among them was Jinkx Monsoon, who later won the seventh season of Drag Race All Stars, writing: “I’m completely out of words… They left their mark on our hearts and on our stages.” . “It’s too early for the curtain call, but I know it’s a standing ovation.”

Longtime RuPaul’s Drag Race host and judge Michelle Visage also expressed her grief in an emotional social media post. “I don’t know how to describe how I feel,” Visage said. “We go back to when I started coming here in the UK. You were always there, always laughing, always giving, always to the point. Your laugh, I loved all of that, your intelligence And your talent, but I loved your friendship more than anything else.

She added: “Seeing you make your debut in the West End was amazing for me to witness your dream come true before my eyes. I am lucky to have known you and laughed with you so many times.”