Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness

The family of inaugural “Drag Race UK” winner the Vivienne has revealed the cause of the performer’s death in January. The Vivienne, born James Lee Williams, died of cardiac arrest caused by taking ketamine, the BBC reported Monday. Publicist Simon Jones confirmed the Vivienne’s cause of death Monday in an Instagram statement, adding “James’s family … Read more

Sleep Awareness Month Matters to Me. Here’s Why You Should Care, Too

For Sleep Awareness Month, I’ve spent some time reflecting on the role that sleep plays in every aspect of my life and why it’s essential to my well-being. The amount and quality of sleep I get each night affects my mood, productivity and, more surprisingly, other areas of my well-being, such as my diet. This … Read more

Helen Mirren says she has ‘awareness of the finality of life’ while reflecting on mortality

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more