The Vivienne's cause of death was 'unnatural' as inquest hears more details around bathroom tragedy
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRuPaul's Drag Race UK star The Vivienne was found dead in the bathroom of their home, an inquest opening was told today. James Lee Williams, who performed as the drag queen and won the first series, was found dead at their home in Cheshire on Sunday January 5.
An inquest into the 32-year-old's death was opened and adjourned at Cheshire Coroner's Court in Warrington on Wednesday. Coroner's officer Amanda Edgar said Williams was found dead in the bathroom at their home address in Chorlton-by-Backford, near Chester.
Police attended and confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances. Ms Edgar said: "Post-mortem testing has been undertaken, identifying an unnatural cause of death." The hearing, which lasted two minutes, was told Williams was identified by their father, Lee Williams.
Area coroner Victoria Davies said: "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." She added that further investigations are required.
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