Towie star Jordan Wright shared glimpse of life in Thailand in final post before death

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19 Mar 2026 • 11:06 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Jordan Wright, a former star of The Only Way Is Essex, has died suddenly at the age of 33.
  • He was found in a canal on the popular holiday island of Phuket, Thailand, on Saturday, 14 March.
  • Just days before his death, Wright had shared videos and photos of himself enjoying Thailand, which he referred to as 'home'.
  • His social media posts showed him scuba diving, boating at sunset, and enjoying the waters around Ko Phi Phi.
  • The Independent has sought comments from ITV, the Royal Thai Police, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office regarding the incident.

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