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The Vivienne Cause Of Death Revealed


The Vivienne died after cardiac arrest caused by ketamine overdose, according to the family of the 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK' star

The VivienneAstrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for VH1/Paramount + Former Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine. The family of James Lee Williams, who was known by their drag name The Vivienne, told the BBC they felt it was important to share the circumstances of the TV personality’s death prior to the inquest. The Vivienne was also the first drag performer to compete on Dancing on Ice in 2023, appearing as a contestant on Season 15, and made their West End debut last year.

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