{"id":156714,"date":"2025-03-18T13:38:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T13:38:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/the-viviennes-cause-of-death-has-been-revealed\/"},"modified":"2025-03-18T13:38:37","modified_gmt":"2025-03-18T13:38:37","slug":"the-viviennes-cause-of-death-has-been-revealed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/18\/the-viviennes-cause-of-death-has-been-revealed\/","title":{"rendered":"The Vivienne&#8217;s cause of death has been revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Former <em><strong>Drag Race UK<\/strong><\/em> champion <a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/tag\/the-vivienne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vivienne<\/a>\u2018s death was determined to be caused by a cardiac arrest following ketamine use.<\/p>\n<p>The BBC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.attitude.co.uk\/news\/the-vivienne-cause-of-death-of-beloved-drag-race-star-481258\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.attitude.co.uk\/news\/the-vivienne-cause-of-death-of-beloved-drag-race-star-481258\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">received confirmation from the family<\/a> of <strong>James Lee Williams<\/strong>, who performed under the stage name The Vivienne, regarding their decision to disclose the circumstances surrounding the TV star\u2019s passing before the official inquest.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKetamine is an extremely dangerous drug that is becoming more and more prevalent in the UK,\u201d The Vivienne\u2019s sister Chanel Williams told the BBC. \u201cIf 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne.jpg\" alt=\"The Vivienne\" class=\"wp-image-35584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne.jpg 640w, https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/the-vivienne-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo via The Vivienne\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The inquest examining The Vivienne\u2019s death is scheduled for June.<\/p>\n<p>The groundbreaking first winner of <em>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race UK<\/em> was discovered lifeless at their residence on January 5. The Vivienne first gained recognition in drag circles in 2015, after being named the UK Drag Ambassador for the acclaimed reality program <em>RuPaul\u2019s Drag Race<\/em>. The Vivienne made history as the first drag artist to participate in <em>Dancing on Ice<\/em> in 2023, joining Season 15\u2019s cast, and marked their West End debut last year.<\/p>\n<p>Following their passing, we\u2019ve learned that <a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/a-new-documentary-looks-at-the-life-of-the-vivienne\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/a-new-documentary-looks-at-the-life-of-the-vivienne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the <em>Drag Race<\/em> production team is creating <em>Dear Viv<\/em><\/a>, a documentary honoring the performer\u2019s impact and achievements.<\/p>\n<p>RIP<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">TRENDING ON SL<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jetpack-top-posts wp-block-jetpack-top-posts is-grid-layout\" style=\"font-size:16px;\" data-item-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-top-posts-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-top-posts-item\"><a class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail-link\" href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/josh-heuston-dylan-efron-jake-williamson-and-more-insta-snaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Josh Heuston, Dylan Efron, Jake Williamson, and more Insta Snaps\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/insta-snaps-03092025.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/insta-snaps-03092025.jpg\" alt=\"Josh Heuston, Dylan Efron, Jake Williamson, and more Insta Snaps\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><span class=\"jetpack-top-posts-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/josh-heuston-dylan-efron-jake-williamson-and-more-insta-snaps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Josh Heuston, Dylan Efron, Jake Williamson, and more Insta Snaps<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"jetpack-top-posts-item\"><a class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail-link\" href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/celeb-snaps-chappell-roan-james-marsden-leighton-meester-diane-kruger-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Celeb Snaps: Chappell Roan, James Marsden, Leighton Meester, Diane Kruger, and more\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chappell-roan-celeb-snaps-lede-03092025.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chappell-roan-celeb-snaps-lede-03092025.jpg\" alt=\"Celeb Snaps: Chappell Roan, James Marsden, Leighton Meester, Diane Kruger, and more\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><span class=\"jetpack-top-posts-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/celeb-snaps-chappell-roan-james-marsden-leighton-meester-diane-kruger-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celeb Snaps: Chappell Roan, James Marsden, Leighton Meester, Diane Kruger, and more<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"jetpack-top-posts-item\"><a class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail-link\" href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/male-model-monday-kornelijus-budrys-hunter-mcvey-tyler-cameron-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"Male Model Monday: Kornelijus Budrys, Hunter McVey, Tyler Cameron, and more\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmm-03092025.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"jetpack-top-posts-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/mmm-03092025.jpg\" alt=\"Male Model Monday: Kornelijus Budrys, Hunter McVey, Tyler Cameron, and more\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><span class=\"jetpack-top-posts-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/male-model-monday-kornelijus-budrys-hunter-mcvey-tyler-cameron-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Male Model Monday: Kornelijus Budrys, Hunter McVey, Tyler Cameron, and more<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/socialitelife.com\/the-viviennes-cause-of-death-has-been-revealed\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-viviennes-cause-of-death-has-been-revealed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Drag Race UK champion The Vivienne\u2018s death was determined to be caused by a cardiac arrest following ketamine use. The BBC received confirmation from the family of James Lee Williams, who performed under the stage name The Vivienne, regarding their decision to disclose the circumstances surrounding the TV star\u2019s passing before the official inquest. 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