The Vivienne shared her battle with drug addiction on Drag Race in 2019: ‘Three of my friends died’

James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, who won the inaugural season of Drag Race UK season one in 2019, died on 5 January this year, aged 32. It’s been revealed that their death was ketamine related.

The Vivienne’s body was discovered in the bathroom of their home in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester. In a statement released on Monday (17 March), their family confirmed that they died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking the drug ketamine.

“If we can help raise awareness of the dangers of this drug and help people who may be dealing with ketamine addiction then something positive will come from this complete tragedy,” the statement read.

The Vivienne previously opened up about her battle with addiction during her time on Drag Race UK in November

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