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

James Lee Williams, known as The Vivienne, won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. Photograph: BBC

The sister of The Vivienne has questioned whether the “stigma” around drug use stopped the drag queen from seeking help.

James Lee Williams, 32, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died at home in Chorlton-by-Backford, Cheshire on 5 January after taking ketamine.