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TOWIE Star, Aged 33, Dies in Thailand

  • On Saturday, former The Only Way Is Essex star Jordan Wright, 33, was found dead in a drainage canal near Bang Tao Beach in Phuket, Thailand. Police discovered the British national face down in stagnant water without signs of assault.
  • Having transitioned from his reality television career to work as a financial investor, Wright recently moved to Thailand to start a new life. He had previously called the country "home" in an Instagram post earlier this year.
  • Staff at Hotel COCO Phuket Bangtao reported Wright never checked out of his room on March 13. Police Chief Sutthirak Chuthong confirmed investigators found his iPhone 17 and hotel key card on a nearby bank, with no signs of forced entry.
  • Authorities are awaiting autopsy results from Vachira Phuket Hospital to determine the cause of death and whether substances were involved. Police Lieutenant Colonel Chuthong stated the case remains under investigation with CCTV footage being reviewed.
  • Friends have flooded social media with tributes, while the Foreign Office is supporting Wright's family. One friend wrote, "You'll be sorely missed my friend, may you rest in eternal peace," reflecting on their time together.
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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