Cause of TOWIE star's death unknown, court told

A post-mortem examination of reality TV star Jake Hall could not determine the exact cause of his death in Spain, an inquest opening has heard.

The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) cast member was found dead with head injuries at a villa in Mallorca after a collision with a glass door on 6 May, East London Coroner's Court was told.

The 35-year-old was best known for his almost decade-long stint on the ITV show, having joined in 2015 before quitting in 2024.

The inquest heard his body was repatriated to the UK but, despite examinations, no cause of death could be found.

Area coroner Nadia Persaud asked Spanish authorities to provide the court with copies of the toxicology report, police reports and witness statements.

She also made Hall's family members "interested persons", meaning they would be able to interrogate evidence or witnesses at a future inquest.

Hall had an eight-year-old daughter with Albanian model and Real Housewives of Cheshire star, Missé Beqiri, 39.

Beqiri previously posted on social media saying her heart was "shattered" by his death, and that she loved him from "the very first moment" she saw him.

Another tribute came from his ex-girlfriend and former TOWIE co-star Chloe Lewis, who wrote on Instagram that he was "such a massive and special part of my life."

The DJ Fat Tony also said there was an "incredible turn out of love" at Hall's funeral in Wanstead on Friday.

A provisional inquest date was set for 7 December.

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