Jake Hall, a British star best known for appearing on “The Only Way Is Essex,” has reportedly died. He was 35.
The reality TV alum was found dead in Santa Margalida on the north end of Mallorca, Spain, The U.K. Sun reported Thursday, May 7.
The Spanish Civil Guard confirmed to BBC News that the law enforcement agency was investigating the incident as an accidental death.
A spokesperson for the U.K. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said in a statement to USA TODAY that it is “supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.”
USA TODAY has reached out to the the Spanish Civil Guard and FCDO for comment.
Hall, a budding fashion designer, posted photos and videos from Mallorca on Instagram – including with his daughter, River – in the days leading up to this death.
Hall appeared on the long-running ITV2 reality show, affectionally known as “TOWIE” to British fans, about young Essex socialites from 2015 to 2016. He and “TOWIE” costar Chloe Lewis rekindled their romance on the show and had an on-and-off relationship that seemingly ended in the Season 17 finale that aired in 2016.
“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,” ITV said in a statement provided to USA TODAY.
‘Ladies of London’ star Missé Beqiri speaks out on ex’s death
A spokesperson for Hall’s ex-fiancée Missé Beqiri, who is River’s mother and stars on “Ladies of London: The New Reign,” told BBC News that “at this time, Misse’s focus is on supporting and protecting their child as they come to terms with this devastating loss.”
The statement continued, “The family are asking for privacy, compassion and respect while they grieve privately.”
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