Jordan Wright dead: TOWIE star, 33, dies in Thailand as tributes pour in

Jordan Wright has died at the age of 33 after being found in a drainage canal in Thailand. The TV star had moved to the holiday destination months before the tragedy for a 'new start'.

The former The Only way Is Essex star, who was axed from the show in 2018, death was confirmed by local police and the Foreign Office. Tributes from shocked pals - including fellow reality stars - are pouring in on social media.

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."

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Tragic Jordan was discovered lying face down in the canal in a grey shirt and black trousers without any shoes on. A keycard for the Coco Phuket Bangtao Hotel was found in his pocket, police have said, with his phone nearby on the canal bank. Investigators have said there were no signs of physical assault or a struggle. His body has since been taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for an autopsy.

It's understood his body was found by a Burmese worker close to Bang Tao Beach on Saturday afternoon - roughly around 12.30pm.

The ex TV story, who previously dated Vicky Pattison, appeared on eight episdoes of the hit reality TV series. The Foreign Office also shared a statement on Jordan's death.

A Foreign and Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities," they told the Daily Mail.

Meanwhile tributes from shocked friends have poured in online, with many taking to Jordan's last post shared on Instagram – which he posted just last week. The post features a photo of Jordan smiling while holding a glass of wine and sat in an infinity pool.

"I'm home," he declared in the Instagram post alongside an emoji of the flag of Thailand. He continued: "FT The best bath I’ve ever taken". One heartbroken pal wrote: "Oh Jord, gone way too soon. Rest in peace darling". Another added: "Can’t believe what I’m hearing. Lots of fun times and good memories with you mate. Rest easy." While Chloe Brockett penned: "Rest in peace Jordan" followed by a red heart emoji.

Since his stint on TOWIE, Jordan had returned to his previous job as a firefighter, but also turned his hand to DJing, too. Jordan has posted snaps of himself enjoying fitness and motorcycling in Thailand in the weeks leading up to his tragic death, after moving to the country in a bid for a 'fresh start'. In a post shared in December, he posed with pals at The Big Buddah in Phucket and gushed in the comments: "A very exiting year ahead".