Jordan Wright, 33, a former British reality television participant, has been found dead in Thailand. A Foreign Office spokeswoman said it is supporting his family as local authorities are contacted.
Career and screen appearances
Wright, from Basildon, appeared on Ex on the Beach in 2017 and joined The Only Way Is Essex (Towie) in 2018. He was known within the reality-television community and had shared recent social media posts showing scuba diving and motorbike riding in Phuket in the weeks before his death.
Tributes and social media response
Fellow reality television personalities paid tribute on social platforms. Chloe Brockett posted “rest in peace Jordan” on Instagram, a message repeated by ex-Love Island contestant Chloe Crowhurst. Liam “Gatsby” Blackwell wrote “miss you already brother,” while Ex on the Beach’s Brandon Myers posted: “Lost for words bro. Amazing memories with you mate.” Other colleagues left messages in the comments of Wright’s most recent post.
Official response and circumstances
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.” Reports say Wright was found dead in Thailand; no date of death or further details were specified in the reports. The BBC has contacted police in Thailand for more information.
The family has been identified in reports and is receiving support from officials as inquiries continue.
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