The Drag Race fandom was heartbroken after the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner Vivienne was announced. While many fellow drag queens took to social media to mourn the loss of the British reality star, Tyra Sanchez found herself in controversy after making an insensitive joke regarding their death.
Referencing a tweet from 2020 in which The Vivienne wrote, "Bet Tyra was fuming when she Realised Netflix Spoiled the win Too. Sorry gal. You Tried though," Tyra Sanchez quote-tweeted with the response, "Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium."
The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 and All Stars Season 8 finalist clapped back at Tyra Sanchez writing, "I've defended you for years but now you can absolutely go f--k yourself and if our path were to ever cross it's absolutely on sight bitch, it's not a threat it's a promise. you disgusting person."
"Threat received. Prepare your funeral," replied Tyra.
Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium. https://t.co/DGSYkRovzJ
— Tyra (@thatdamntyra) January 5, 2025
Tyra was infamously banned from Drag Con in 2018 after threatening fellow queens Phi Phi O'Hara and Tatiana and later making a bomb threat. Further, Tyra was also arrested in 2023 for allegedly threatening to shoot a police officer.
In addition to Kandy’s lethal clapback, she expressed her love for Vivienne in a separate post via X.
"Y'all don't even understand how FUNNY and RARE of a human Vivienne was, and will forever continue to be. such a hard-working and ICONIC queen. you leave us all with heavy hearts."
y'all don't even understand how FUNNY and RARE of a human Vivienne was, and will forever continue to be. such a hard working and ICONIC queen. you leave us all with heavy hearts 💔 pic.twitter.com/s8GfLHOrGR
— KANDY MUSE (@TheKandyMuse) January 5, 2025
News of Vivienne’s death spread throughout the world after their manager and publicist confirmed her passing in a social media post on December 5.
“Their family are heartbroken at the loss of their son, brother, and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James achieved in their life and career.”
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