Princess-Bliss Dickson, 16, first entered the public eye aged four in the Channel 5 documentary Blinging Up Baby – she died from an overdose in supported accommodation, a court heard
13:36, 01 May 2026Updated 13:46, 01 May 2026
Princess-Bliss Dickson was found dead in February this year(Image: Instagram/sophiemaydickson.dogs)
A teenage influencer who appeared on a Channel 5 documentary died from an overdose in supported accommodation, a court heard.
The inquest into the death of Princess-Bliss Dickson was opened yesterday in Essex and was immediately suspended while police investigate the circumstances of her tragic death.
Princess, 16, died in supported accommodation in Waltham Abbey on February 7 this year. She first entered the public eye aged four when she appeared on the 2014 Channel 5 documentary Blinging Up Baby.
The show, which featured mums who spent thousands on bling for their kids, followed her mother Sophie-May Dickson who revealed she loved to give the then four-year-old Princess and her younger sister, two, pedicures, spray tans and hair extensions.
Sophie-May Dickson appeared on the Channel 5 show with Princess when she was aged four(Image: Instagram/sophiemaydickson.dogs)
Princess’ family were present at the opening of the inquest at County Hall in Chelmsford. Senior coroner for Essex, Lincoln Brooke opened the proceedings by addressing the family.
She said: “My deep condolences to all of you, and I suspect to a great many family and friends that are not here today.”
Coroner’s officer Matthew Austin gave further details about Princess’ passing, saying she was living in private supported accommodation in Buxton Road, Waltham Abbey, at the time of her death.
He said: “She was found unresponsive in bed. An ambulance was called and her death was confirmed at the scene. Essex Police are carrying out a police investigation into the death.”
Princess-Bliss Dickson with her mum Sophie-May(Image: Instagram/sophiemaydickson.dogs)
A post mortem examination carried out at Great Ormond Street Hospital by Dr Liina Palm (CORR) gave an initial cause of death as acute quetiapine toxicity. Quetiapine is a prescription-only medication used to treat severe depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Coroner Mr Brookes said he would suspend the coronial investigation as “priority must be given to the police investigation.” Essex coroner Sonia Hayes will take over inquest proceedings at a later date and will periodically review the case, he added.
Princess-Bliss’ mother Sophie-May has spoken out about the bullying her daughter endured online.
Princess-Bliss Dickson suffered from bullying online, her mum said(Image: Instagram/sophiemaydickson.dogs)
A spokesperson for Essex County Council said: “We are very saddened to learn about this death that took place on February 7 this year in supported accommodation.
“We are working closely with the police and Ofsted as the local safeguarding authority. We will be unable to comment further while the investigation progresses.”
Essex Police said: “As part of the coronial process, we’re carrying out enquiries into the circumstances around the death of a teenage girl. This work is progressing appropriately and in line with the coronial process.”