James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home in Cheshire on 5 January. An inquest into the 32-year-old's death was opened and adjourned at Cheshire Coroner's Court in Warrington on Wednesday.

James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen The Vivienne, was found dead at their home in Cheshire in January. The star rose to fame on RuPaul's Drag Race.

RuPaul’s Drag Race star The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home, an inquest has been told. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen, was found dead at their home in Cheshire on Sunday January 5.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK favourites Tia Kofi, Baga Chipz, Danny Beard, Cheryl the Queen, and Michael Marouli will take to the stage at the Metro Pride Awards in a huge moment to mark The Vivienne’s extraordinary impact on LGBTQ+ culture.

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne was found dead in their bathroom of “unnatural cause of death,” a coroner has said. The beloved drag queen — known by loved ones as James Lee Williams — died on January 5, 2025 at the age of 32, near Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester in England.

TW: This post contains sensitive topics related to the passing of RuPaul's Drag Race superstar The Vivienne. Local police confirmed Wednesday that RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne was found dead in a bathroom due to an "unnatural cause of death,