RuPaul has appeared to respond to a hugely controversial post by drag star Tyra Sanchez about late performer The Vivienne. The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, was found dead last weekend aged 32.

RuPaul's Drag Race star Tyra Sanchez has hit out at the host after the host posted a throwback video 'slapping Tyra' after her vile tweets towards The Vivienne

RuPaul hit back against a drag queen’s offensive joke following the recent death of Drag Race U.K. winner, The Vivienne. Tyra Sanchez, 36, who won the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, sparked an outcry when she responded to an old tweet by The Vivienne.

Sources have claimed that RuPaul is thinking about stepping back from the BBC series following tragic news of the series one winner's death

Following the tragic passing of drag queen The Vivienne, RuPaul's future as host of the BBC talent show has reportedly been thrown into doubt as he is left 'distraught'

RuPaul is said to be "seriously considering" leaving his iconic show after being left devastated by the death of The Vivienne

With a broken heart, I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne — an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being.”

James Lee Williams, a drag performer and winner of the inaugural season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race UK” who was best known by the stage name The Vivienne, died over the weekend. They were 32. Williams’s death was announced in a statement by their manager, Simon Jones, which did not cite a cause.

The Vivienne, the inaugural winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK,' has died at the age of 32, publicist and manager Simon Jones confirmed

The drag and theater communities are penning tributes to James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who died at age 32.

RuPaul has seemingly responded to the controversy surrounding former Drag Race winner Tyra Sanchez's inflammatory remarks about The Vivienne's tragic passing. The drag icon posted a pointed throwback video on Instagram Wednesday,