A teenage influencer featured in a Channel 5 documentary passed away due to a drug overdose while residing in supported housing, as revealed in court proceedings. The inquest into the death of 16-year-old Princess-Bliss Dickson was initiated in Essex, with the police launching an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her tragic demise on February 7.
Princess first gained public attention at the age of four when she appeared on the 2014 Channel 5 show “Blinging Up Baby,” where her mother, Sophie-May Dickson, showcased extravagant spending on beauty treatments for her children. The family attended the inquest opening at County Hall in Chelmsford, where Senior Coroner Lincoln Brooke expressed condolences to the bereaved family and friends.
According to Coroner’s officer Matthew Austin, Princess was found unresponsive in her bed at supported accommodation in Waltham Abbey. Despite efforts by emergency services, her death was confirmed at the scene. A post-mortem examination at Great Ormond Street Hospital attributed her passing to acute quetiapine toxicity, a medication prescribed for severe mental health conditions.
Coroner Mr. Brookes announced the suspension of the coronial investigation to prioritize the ongoing police inquiry. Essex coroner Sonia Hayes will resume the inquest process later, with periodic reviews of the case. Princess-Bliss’ mother, Sophie-May, has spoken out about the cyberbullying her daughter faced.
Essex County Council expressed sadness over the incident and confirmed collaboration with the police and local safeguarding authorities. The investigation continues, preventing further comments at this time. Essex Police affirmed their active involvement in the coronial process to ascertain the circumstances of the teenager’s death.