The Only Way is Essex star Jake Hall has died after suffering head injuries following a night out.
The Sun is reporting that police in Majorca discovered the 35-year-old’s body in a pool of blood with fatal head wounds apparently caused by shards of glass.
Inquiries are focusing on the theory that a tragic accident unfolded after he smashed his head through a glass door.
‘Witnesses told investigators he had been out partying all night and decided to carry on the party back at the place he was renting,’ a source told the publication.
They have also questioned four men and two women staying at the house, who reportedly told officers that they had been out in the evening and continued partying after returning to the property in the early hours.
Officers were reportedly called to the rented house in Santa Margalida in the north of the Spanish island at around 7.30am yesterday morning.
A police source said: ‘We are focusing on the theory the victim died in a tragic accident after hitting his head against the glass door but it is still too early to say definitely what happened.’
An ongoing investigation is being led by the Spanish Civil Guard.
No arrests are believed to have been made, with an autopsy also due to be undertaken.
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Hall often spent time in Mallorca, where he had a second home. An FCDO spokesperson has said: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.’
The reality star – who was also a footballer and model – has a daughter River, aged eight.
Her mother is Misse Beqiri – a star of The Real Housewives franchise, who Hall had an on and off relationship with since 2016.
In a statement, a representative for Beqiri told Metro: ”At this time, Misse’s focus is on supporting and protecting their child as they come to terms with this devastating loss. The family are asking for privacy, compassion and respect while they grieve privately.’
Meanwhile ITV shared: ‘Jake was a part of the TOWIE family for a number of years and we send our very deepest sympathies to his friends and family following today’s very sad news.’
Hall’s final post, which was shared yesterday, read: ‘Life is bollocks sometimes but I’m gonna try remember the good things – looking through things – I’m just making art – in many forms.’
Hall first rose to fame on Towie in 2015, where he dated Chloe Lewis before quitting the show two years ago.
Last year he was spotted partying with Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori after the Grammys.
His death comes after his fellow Towie co-star Jordan Wright was found dead in a drainage canal in Phuket, Thailand, in March.
His cause of death is yet to be revealed, with an inquest opening today at Chelmsford Coroner’s Court. However, it was adjourned until September 14.
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