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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Stars’ Health Scares and Tragedies
Discover the heartbreaking health scares and tragedies faced by RuPaul's Drag Race stars like Jiggly Caliente, The Vivienne and Chi Chi DeVayne
Lia Toby/Getty ImagesThe Drag Race UK season 1 winner (real name: James Lee Williams) died at age 32 from cardiac arrest caused by use of the powerful anesthetic drug ketamine in January 2025. The Vivienne spoke openly about her addiction struggles during her time on Drag Race UK and lent support to the Armistead Centre in Liverpool’s rehabilitation program during her lifetime. Brandon Bell/Getty ImagesThe Drag Race Thailand contestant (real name: Bandit Janthawan) placed fifth in season two, but her legacy was extended when she designed some of host Pangina Heals ’ costumes.
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