David Paul Ludfordex-husband of beloved drag performer and television star Viviennetells of their time together after the heartbreaking news of their sudden deaths.

The drag star, who used the pronouns they/them, rose to fame as the first winner of "RuPaul's Drag Race UK" in 2019 and later competed in the seventh season "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 is broken!!!," Ludford wrote in an emotional post on Instagram. "Never in a million years did I think I would ever write something like this about @thevivienne_."

Ludford reflected on their first meeting in August 2017 on the island of Gran Canaria in Spain, saying they had an instant connection.

"We clicked immediately and I knew immediately that we would 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 trade 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 relationship and shared memories will always remain significant.

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

The touching tribute was accompanied by a carousel of photos, including snaps from their wedding night and other candid moments during their relationship. Ludford later shared another post with more photos, writing: "My heart is literally broken, I feel so out of place, I feel lost, I feel numb. Fly high angel and keep shining 💗‍✈️."

Vivienne and Ludford tied the knot in 2019, and Williams took to Instagram to share moments from their wedding day, including a heartfelt thank you to baker John White for their stunning five-tiered wedding cake.

Their first dance, set 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 divorce in a joint Facebook post, sharing, "As many have noticed, David and I have recently been separated. We have made the decision to part ways after an incredible five and a half years."

They added: "We're still friends, but sometimes life gets in the way and people grow apart. We wish each other the best and will always be a part of each other's lives."

Ludford's statement comes hours after their manager confirmed the news in a post on social media.

"It is with great sadness that we inform you that our beloved James Lee Williams, The Vivienne, passed away this weekend," Jones wrote. "James was an incredibly loving, warm-hearted and amazing person. Their family is heartbroken over the loss of their son, brother and uncle. They are so proud of the wonderful things James has achieved in his life and career."

He added: "We will not be releasing any further details. Please ask that James' family be given the time and privacy they now need to process and grieve."

After the news broke, many members of the RuPaul's Drag Race family shared heartfelt tributes on social media. Among them was Jinkx Monsoon, who later won "Drag Race All Stars" Season 7, writing, "I'm completely speechless... (They) left (their) mark in our hearts and on (their) stages. Too soon." is for the curtain, but I know it's a standing ovation."

Michelle Visage, longtime host and judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, also expressed her heartbreak in an emotional post on social media. "I don't know how to say how I feel," Visage said. "We go back to when I started coming here to the UK. You were always there, always smiling, always giving, always on point. Your laugh, Your wit, Your talent, I loved it all, but most of all I loved your friendship.

She added: "Seeing you make your West End debut was amazing to witness your dream come true right in front of my eyes, I'm so lucky to have known you and shared so many laughs with you."