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The Vivienne’s sister shares heartbreaking update in first interview after tragic death

The Vivienne's family is advocating for the reclassification of ketamine, aiming to prevent further tragedies linked to the drug

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The Family Of Drag Queen The Vivienne Reveals Their Cause Of Death To Raise Awareness

"I hope by us releasing this information we can raise awareness.”

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Drag artist The Vivienne died of cardiac arrest caused by ketamine, family says

James Lee Williams’s sister says it is important to raise awareness of the dangers of the increasingly prevalent drug

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Molly-Mae Hague speaks out after Dubai getaway with Tommy Fury

Molly said she was so ‘excited’ to get away with her daughter, Bambi

Evening Standard

The Vivienne death: What is ketamine and how popular is it in the UK?

It comes after their family announced the drag artist had died after taking ketamine.

Evening Standard

Drag queen The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

They said James Lee Williams died of cardiac arrest after using the anaesthetic.

Evening Standard

Drag queen The Vivienne’s cause of death revealed by ‘devastated’ family

‘We hope that we can raise vital awareness’

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The Vivienne's 'life and legacy' to be honoured in new documentary

Titled Dear Viv, it’s set to feature archive footage, letters from fans, and interviews with The Vivienne’s loved ones

Evening Standard

Documentary to honour life and legacy of The Vivienne

Dear Viv will premiere on WOW Presents Plus later this year.

The Independent UK

The Vivienne honoured with posthumous icon award at inaugural Metro Pride Awards

Members of the TV star’s family accepted the award on their behalf.

Evening Standard

Kerry Katona ‘Dumps’ Chef Jameson Stocks on Day of Friend’s Funeral After Secret Romance

Celebrity chef Jameson Stocks has revealed that he was dumped by Kerry Katona on the day of his close friend The Vivienne's funeral.

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G’wed season 2: release date, cast, plot, interview and everything you need to know

G'wed season 2 is ready to cause mayhem in Liverpool again!

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The Vivienne, star of Ru Paul’s Drag Race UK, laid to rest as mourners attend church service in Wales

Six doves were released as funeral-goers left the church in north Wales

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Steps star Ian ‘H’ Watkins and UK Drag Race stars attend The Vivienne’s funeral

The TV star, who won the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, died earlier this month at the age of 32.

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Steps singer Ian ‘H’ Watkins among mourners arriving at funeral of The Vivienne

The TV star died aged 32 earlier this month.

Evening Standard

The Vivienne funeral: Jade Thirlwall and H from Steps lead the mourners saying goodbye to late Drag Race star

The Welsh TV star died aged 32 earlier this month

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Celebrity deaths of 2025: remembering renowned stars like Marianne Faithfull and Gene Hackman

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Dancing On Ice 2025 launch show draws fewer than three million viewers

An average of 2.9 million viewers watched the first episode live, compared with 3.6 million last year.

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Dancing on Ice fans left disappointed by ‘very poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern shared tribute to late drag artist

Evening Standard

The Vivienne’s friends remember ‘world class’ drag star at Liverpool vigil

Drag queen Danny Beard said they had just come back from RuPaul’s Drag Con where ‘the love for Viv was really overwhelming’.

Evening Standard

Michaela Strachan tops leaderboard after first Dancing On Ice performance

A host of celebrities took to the ice as the new series got under way on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Dancing on Ice fans criticise 'poor’ The Vivienne tribute

Presenters Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern led the tribute to late drag artist on Sunday’s show

Evening Standard

Dancing On Ice returns with new cast of celebrity contestants

This year’s line-up includes former EastEnders star Charlie Brooks, former Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave and Coronation Street actor Sam Aston.

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'We're gonna remember our dear The Vivienne...' RuPaul pays touching tribute to late star at opening of DragCon UK 2025

RuPaul paid an emotional tribute to The Vivienne as he opened DragCon 2025, just days after the former winner of the BBC Three series 'Drag Race UK' was found dead at the age of 32.

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RuPaul remembers The Vivienne’s passion for ‘love and life’ at DragCon event

A memorial book and wall was put up at the event for fans and performers to sign.

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