The Vivienne’s death was announced last month. The former star whose real name was James Lee Williams died at home on January 5.
They were catapulted to international fame after winning the first series of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK in 2019. The Vivienne went on to take part in the ITV series Dancing On Ice in 2023 finishing in third place.
At the time of their death a spokesperson for Cheshire Police said: “Police attended, investigated the circumstances of the death of the 32-year-old man and concluded there were no suspicious circumstances. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Following the tragic news hundreds of fans gathered for a vigil on the steps of St George’s Hall in Liverpool city centre last month to pay their respects to the star.
The landmark was lit up in green to reflect The Vivienne’s stage role in Wizard of Oz and crowds swayed with their phone torches shining to a moving rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow.
The Vivienne’s cause of death at 32 – what we know so far (Image: GETTY)
“As a family we are completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of love for James, The Vivienne,” the family said in a statement read by The Vivienne’s friend Bobby Musker.
The family paid tribute to a “son, brother, uncle and true icon”.
An inquest has since commenced into the cause of The Vivienne’s death which was held on Wednesday (February 12).
An inquest heard today how a post mortem identified an “unnatural” cause of death but further tests are needed.
The Vivienne star died aged 32 (Image: Getty)
Williams was found dead in the bathroom at their home in Cheshire.
Cheshire Coroner’s Court 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.
The inquest was adjourned ahead of a full hearing scheduled for June 30.
Cheshire Police previously confirmed Williams’ death was not being treated as suspicious.