Tributes paid to former Towie star Jordan Wright following death in Thailand
Following the shocking death of Towie star Jordan Wright, tributes from his co-stars have flooded in.
Tributes have been paid to former The Only Way is Essex (Towie) star Jordan Wright following his death in Thailand. The 33-year-old is reported to have been found dead in a canal in Phuket having only moved to the country two weeks before.
It has been reported Wright, who was known for appearing on season 22 and 23 of the ITV reality show, as well as MTV’s Ex On The Beach, passed away on Saturday (March 14). He had posted on his Instagram only a week ago and shared photographs and a video of him in Phuket. The caption read: “I’m Home.”
Speaking to the Daily Mail, police chief Sutthirak Chuthong of Choeng Thale district station said: “The guest was identified as Mr Jordan Wright, a British national, whom the hotel had been unable to contact. A search of the room revealed no signs of forced entry or other irregularities.”
The police chief added: “Hotel records showed that he had checked in alone and was due to check out on March 13, but staff reported that he never checked out. CCTV footage showed that he appeared restless and was moving back and forth in front of the hotel before leaving the area. His movements eventually led to the location where his body was later discovered.”
Following the sad news, a spokesperson for Towie said in a statement: “Everyone at Towie sends their deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Jordan Wright at this very sad time.”
Social media tributes have come from the likes of fellow Towie star Chloe Brockett, who wrote: “Rest in peace Jordan”, while Liam “Gatsby” Blackwell, who also appeared on the reality programme, added: “Miss you already, brother. Glad I got to see you in Thailand a couple of months ago. Big love to all your Family.”
A spokesperson from the UK Foreign Office said they were aware of a death, adding: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.”
Police in Thailand have been contacted for more information about Wright’s death.