The Vivienne’s cause of death confirmed after drag queen died aged 32
The Vivienne’s cause of death has been confirmed after the beloved drag queen died on January 5 at the age of 32.
Real name James Lee Williams, the performer’s body was found in the bathroom of their home in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester.
Williams’ manager, Simon Jones, later issued a statement to confirm the tragic news, describing the RuPaul’s Drag Race champion as an ‘incredibly loved, warm-hearted, and amazing person.’
Now, Jones, also a long-time friend of the late star, has shared that Williams died ‘from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest.’
He added to Attitude: ‘I hope that by us releasing this information, we can raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing ketamine usage and what it can do to your body.
‘Ketamine usage is on the rise, particularly amongst young people, and I don’t think the full dangers of the drug are being discussed.’
The confirmation comes after an inquest was opened by area coroner Victoria Davies on February 12.
Davies stated that further investigation was required into the circumstances surrounding Williams’ death, adjourning the inquest until June 30.
Williams spoke openly about their drug addiction struggles throughout their public life.
In a 2019 episode of Drag Race, they bravely discussed battling addiction for four years, citing the demands of being a drag entertainer as part of the reasons for it.
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