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Tina Campbell

The Vivienne's cause of death revealed: 'Devastated' family of tragic Drag Race star release statement

The Vivienne was discovered dead at their home on January 5 - (PA Wire)

The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest caused by the effects of taking ketamine, their family has said.

The drag artist and former winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK - whose real name was James Lee Williams - was discovered dead in the bathroom of their home in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on 5 January 2025. They were 32.

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