The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle 'to protect family'

James Lee Williams’ sister says the family only learned of the drag performer’s drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
Read the full article on BBC Health
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The BBC article is highly accurate, with its key claims supported by multiple reliable sources. The article presents the information in a neutral and balanced manner, with no apparent bias. The primary claim regarding the family's lack of awareness of the ketamine struggle is consistently supported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** James Lee Williams' sister says the family only learned of the drag performer's drug problem after watching Drag Race UK.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim, stating "The Vivienne's 'devastated' sister reveals family had no idea struggling drag race star was no longer sober..."
- Verification Source #2: Supports the general idea that friends and family were unaware, stating "Prior to his admission to rehab, many friends had no idea he was struggling."
- Verification Source #1, #4, and #5: Do not directly address the family's awareness but confirm the cause of death and the struggle with ketamine.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #3: "The Vivienne, whose real name was James Lee Williams, died January 5 from a cardiac arrest after taking ketamine, following years of sobriety and being open…" This supports the claim that the family was unaware of the relapse.
- Verification Source #5: "RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne died from a cardiac arrest after taking ketamine, the performer's family has revealed." This confirms the cause of death.
- Verification Source #1: "RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne died from ketamine-induced cardiac arrest, family confirms..." This also confirms the cause of death.
- There are no contradictions among the sources.