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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pat Hurst

Drag Race star likely lay dead in bath for two days, says coroner

The Vivienne
  • The Vivienne, acclaimed drag queen and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, likely lay dead in their bath at home in Cheshire for two days before being found on Sunday 5 January, according to a coroner.
  • The death has been a misadventure, caused by cardio-respiratory arrest due to ketamine use.
  • An inquest heard that the performer had taken ketamine on the preceding Friday evening, and five drug snap bags were found at the property.
  • Despite a past struggle with addiction, the coroner stated The Vivienne did not intend to take their own life, and friends and family had no concerns about their mental health.
  • The Vivienne's family told the court that they should not be remembered solely for their ketamine use, stating that "drugs did not define the person they were”.

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Coroner releases ruling on death of Drag Race star The Vivienne

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