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‘Project Runway’ Designer ShaVi Lewis Dead at 38

Season 18 ‘Project Runway’ contestant ShaVi Lewis died in February from unknown causes

ShaVi Lewis.Barbara Nitke / ©Lifetime / courtesy Everett CollectionLewis’ aunt Deidra DivaDoll Elkerson confirmed his death via Facebook on Tuesday, February 25, writing, “My fabulous, talented nephew, Sha’Vi Lewis, is gone from this place. Barbara Nitke / ©Lifetime / courtesy Everett CollectionLewis (full name Franklin ‘ShaVi’ Lewis Frierson Jr.) grew up in New Jersey before honing his craft at Clark Atlanta University. The performer’s manager, Simon Jones, confirmed that The Vivienne (real name James Lee Williams) died at age 32 via a social media statement on Sunday, January 5.

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