The cause of the star of “Rupaul’s Drag Race UK” The VivienneDeath was revealed two months after their death.
Vivienne’s death was announced on January 5 and several tributes followed with many shocks expressed by their disappearance.
The personality of late television won the first series of “Rupaul’s Drag Race UK” in 2019.
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Vivienne’s manager confirms the cause of their death
Monday, Simon Jones, the director of the late Drag Queen, revealed the cause of their death via a declaration to People magazine.
Jones said the Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, has died of “effects of the use of ketamine causing cardiac arrest”.
The press release continued: “James’ family and I think it is important to say how James died tragically. It was the effects of the use of ketamine causing cardiac arrest.”
Jones also said that “an official investigation” on the death of Vivienne will take place in June.
He continued: “I hope that by publishing this information, we can raise awareness of the continuous use of ketamine and what it can do to your body.
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Jones added: “The use of ketamine is increasing, especially in young people, and I do not think that the complete dangers of the drug are discussed.”
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Vivienne’s sister hopes that their death will lead to something positive ”
In addition to revealing the cause of the death of Vivienne, Jones also announced a partnership with Adferiad, a charitable organization based in the United Kingdom.
According to their websiteAdferiad “campaign for and provides services to people affected by poor mental health, drug or alcohol consumption, damage to the game and other difficult circumstances”.
Jones said: “We hope that by working with Adferiad, we can educate vital and give information about how to get help if you have trouble with the use of ketamine.”
Meanwhile, Vivienne’s sister Chanel Williams said Attitude“We continue to be completely devastated by the sudden death of James.”
She added: “Ketamine is an extremely dangerous drug that is becoming more and more widespread in the United Kingdom.”
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Chanel concluded: “If we can help educate the dangers of this medication and help people who can deal with Ketamine dependence, then something positive will come from this complete tragedy.”
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World of Wonder developing a new documentary to honor the Vivienne
The revelation of the cause of the death of Vivienne comes after World of Wonder, the media company behind the franchise “Drag Race”, announced the production of a new documentary, “Dear VIV”, with “the blessing of the family and friends of James”.
According to an official synopsis, “Dear VIV” is “a sincere documentary, manufactured by and featuring those who knew and loved them”.
The film “will detail the life and heritage of the Vivienne and pay tribute to the superstar of a beloved Drag which left an indelible mark on the world before their death in January 2025”.
The description continues: “Thanks to a convincing mixture of archive sequences, intimate interviews with dear beings such as Baga Chipz, Michael Marouli and Danny Beard, and deeply personal letters of the fans, the film significantly retraces James’ trip from Humble Beginnings in the north of Wales to their meteoric ascent on RuPaul’s Drag
The documentary also highlights “the unbreakable spirit of Vivienne, the rapid fire and the hilarious spirit, and the undeniable talent which came to define them”.
It aims to be “more than a simple celebration of a dazzling career, but also to honor their deep impact on the Drags community and beyond; to ensure that the heritage of Vivienne continues to shine”.
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The death of the Vivienne announced
On January 5, Jones announced The death of the Vivienne Via an article on X. He wrote in a press release: “It is with immense sadness that we let you know that our beloved James Lee Williams-La Vivienne, succeeded this weekend.”
The declaration continued: “James was an incredibly loved, warm and incredible person. Their family is broken with the loss of their son, his brother and his uncle.”
Jones added: “They are so proud of the wonderful things that James has achieved in their lives and their career. We will not publish more details.”
The press release concluded: “We ask that James’ family has time and the privacy they now need to treat and cry.”
Rupaul pays homage to the Vivienne
On January 6, Rupaul paid tribute to late improvement via an Instagram publication.
He shared a photo of the deceased and subtitled it: “With a broken heart, I join the whole world of dragster racing to cry the loss of the Vivienne – an incredibly talented queen and a charming human being.”
Meanwhile, the official X account of “Rupaul’s Drag Race” Tribute paid to the Vivienne. They wrote“We are deeply saddened to learn the passage of the Vivienne. Her talent, her humor and her dedication to the art of trail were an inspiration.”
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They added: “We will miss it a lot, but her heritage will live as a lighthouse of creativity and authenticity – she embodied what it means to be a real champion. Our hearts go to her family and to fans in this difficult period.”
