The Vivienne’s sister shares tragic update after star’s ‘devastating’ death
The sister of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star The Vivienne, Chanel Williams, has given her first TV interview since the drag queen’s tragic death back in JanuaryShowbizZoe Delaney Assistant Showbiz Editor, Lauren Morris Live TV Editor and Bekka Barnard TV & Showbiz Reporter14:14, 24 Mar 2025Updated 14:18, 24 Mar 2025Drag Race UK star The Vivienne dies aged 32Chanel Williams, sister of The Vivienne, has spoken out in a fresh ITV interview about her sibling’s drug battle leading up to their death.”We didn’t know that struggle that was going on towards the end of his life,” she revealed. “That stigma we need to break down.”Article continues belowJames Lee Williams, formerly crowned Drag Race UK champion, sadly passed away in January. His manager and close pal Simon Jones disclosed earlier this month that James’ death was due to “from the effects of ketamine use causing a cardiac arrest”.An Instagram post stated: “James’s family and I feel it is important to say how James tragically died. We hope that by us releasing this information we can raise awareness about the dangers of ongoing ketamine usage and what it can do your body.”James sadly died back in January(Image: More