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EXPLAINED: The vivienne - The Real Truth

The Vivienne’s sister turns grief into warning after drag star’s death aged 32

‘It’s really hard to come to terms with a loss that’s so sudden,’ says Chanel Williams

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025

Fans were heartbroken following the death of former Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne's family received Inspiration Award at 2025 Attitude Awards

The 2025 Attitude Awards winners have been revealed, with the family of late Drag Race UK star The Vivienne being honoured.

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How to watch 'Dear Viv' - stream online for free from anywhere

Emotional tribute to U.K.'s first "Drag Race" superstar 'The Vivienne'. Here's how to watch "Dear Viv" online, on TV and from anywhere in the world.

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The Vivienne documentary trailer prompts outpouring of emotion from Drag Race fans

New documentary will honour the former ‘Drag Race’ winner, who died in January 2025

The Independent UK

Tribute film about The Vivienne to air this summer, BBC says

The feature film, Dear Viv, will recount the life of James Lee Williams, also known as The Vivienne, who died in January at the age of 32.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne died from cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use, inquest finds

Death of former winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK was a misadventure, Cheshire coroner says

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Drag Race star likely lay dead in bath for two days, says coroner

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Inquest to examine circumstances around death of RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne

In March, the star’s family revealed the drag queen had died ‘from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest’.

The Independent UK

Inquest to examine death of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne

In March, the star’s family revealed the drag queen had died ‘from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest’.

Evening Standard

Here’s what ketamine addiction does to your body

ANALYSIS: Users report shrinking bladders, stomach cramps and anxiety, write Rebecca Harding and Celia Morgan

The Independent UK

RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne kept ketamine struggle secret from family

Chanel Williams, the brother of James Lee Williams -also known by their alter ego The Vivienne - has said the first time they knew of their ketamine addiction was when their family was watching 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK', and James' family did not know they had relapsed until they died…

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The Vivienne’s sister speaks out about drug use ‘stigma’

Chanel Williams says she wonders if attitudes stopped drag artist, who died after taking ketamine, from seeking help

The Guardian - UK

Drag Race UK star The Vivienne kept ketamine addiction secret ‘to protect family’

James Lee Williams died in January of a cardiac arrest

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Evening Standard

The Vivienne’s sister questions if drug use ‘stigma’ stopped them seeking help

The star’s family revealed in March that the drag queen died ‘from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest’.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne’s sister shares heartbreaking update in first interview after tragic death

The Vivienne's family is advocating for the reclassification of ketamine, aiming to prevent further tragedies linked to the drug

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The Family Of Drag Queen The Vivienne Reveals Their Cause Of Death To Raise Awareness

"I hope by us releasing this information we can raise awareness.”

The Guardian - UK

Drag artist The Vivienne died of cardiac arrest caused by ketamine, family says

James Lee Williams’s sister says it is important to raise awareness of the dangers of the increasingly prevalent drug

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Molly-Mae Hague speaks out after Dubai getaway with Tommy Fury

Molly said she was so ‘excited’ to get away with her daughter, Bambi

Evening Standard

The Vivienne death: What is ketamine and how popular is it in the UK?

It comes after their family announced the drag artist had died after taking ketamine.

Evening Standard

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

They said James Lee Williams died of cardiac arrest after using the anaesthetic.

The Independent UK

Drag queen The Vivienne’s cause of death revealed by ‘devastated’ family

‘We hope that we can raise vital awareness’

Evening Standard

The Vivienne's 'life and legacy' to be honoured in new documentary

Titled Dear Viv, it’s set to feature archive footage, letters from fans, and interviews with The Vivienne’s loved ones

The Independent UK

Documentary to honour life and legacy of The Vivienne

Dear Viv will premiere on WOW Presents Plus later this year.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne honoured with posthumous icon award at inaugural Metro Pride Awards

Members of the TV star’s family accepted the award on their behalf.

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