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The Vivienne "had everything to live for" when they were found dead by a neighbour during a relapse after a years-long battle with ketamine addiction, an inquest heard.
James Lee Williams, who won the first series of Ru Paul's Drag Race UK performing as their alter-ego in 2019, died in the bath at their home near Chester on 5 January this year.
The 32-year-old star's body was found by their neighbour Janine Godbold, who sobbed in court as she recalled how they "looked like they were sleeping".
Senior Coroner Jacqueline Devonish recorded a conclusion of death by misadventure after the court heard Williams had suffered a cardiac arrest brought on by a ketamine overdose.
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