James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne, has died aged 32.
Publicist Simon Jones said the performer, who died over the weekend, was "an incredibly loved, warm-hearted and amazing person".
The Vivienne starred in musical theatre and TV productions, and won the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019.
The show paid tribute to the drag star on social media, saying they were "deeply saddened" by the news of the performer's death.
Cheshire Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the performer's death.
