The inquest into the death of RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne has opened, revealing that their cause of death was 'unnatural'. The 32-year-old drag star, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was found dead in the bathroom of their home in Cheshire on January 5th. Area coroner Victoria Davies adjourned the inquest for a full hearing in June.
RuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne's inquest opened today following their sudden death on January 5th. The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was found dead in the bathroom of their Cheshire home. A post-mortem examination determined the cause of death as 'unnatural', but no further details were disclosed during the brief hearing. Area coroner Victoria Davies adjourned the inquest for a full hearing in June, pending further investigation.
There were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death, and the body was identified by Williams' father. The Vivienne, known for their flamboyant personality and winning the first series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK in 2019, tragically passed away at the age of 32. They openly discussed their struggles with drug addiction in the past, and their sudden death sparked a wave of grief from fans, friends, and fellow celebrities. A funeral service was held for The Vivienne in Denbighshire, North Wales, attended by numerous stars including Ian 'H' Watkins, Kim Woodburn, Jade Thirlwall, Aston Merrygold, and Claire Sweeney. The Vivienne's journey to fame began in Liverpool, where they moved at 16 to pursue a career in makeup artistry. While working at Debenhams, they adopted the alias The Vivienne, inspired by their love for Vivienne Westwood's designs. They honed their drag skills while going out with friends in the evenings, eventually gaining recognition on a national stage through their appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race UK, All Stars, and Dancing On Ice
RUPAUL's DRAG RACE UK THE VIVIENNE DEATH INQUEST UNNATURAL CAUSES DRAG STAR JAMES LEE WILLIAMS
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