Local police have confirmed that RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner, The Vivienne, was found dead in a bathroom due to an “unnatural cause of death,” according to a report by BBC News.
This latest update has left fans and fellow drag performers with more questions as they continue to mourn the beloved drag artist.
Authorities have stated that there were “no suspicious circumstances” surrounding The Vivienne’s death following an investigation at Cheshire Coroner’s Court in Warrington, England.
A post-mortem examination conducted by coroner Victoria Davies confirmed that Vivienne’s passing was due to an “unnatural cause of death.” However, the BBC reports that further investigation is necessary, extending the inquiry until June 30.
“Given the unnatural cause of death identified on post-mortem testing, it is appropriate for me to formally open the inquest into the death of James Lee Williams,” said Davies.
The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, was found dead at the age of 32 in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester, on Sunday, January 5. BBC News has now confirmed that it was The Vivienne’s father, Lee Williams, who discovered the body.
Since the tragic news broke, tributes have poured in from across the Drag Race community, including former contestants and drag artists worldwide, all expressing their sorrow and celebrating The Vivienne’s lasting impact on the drag scene.
This story is still unfolding.
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