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Monday, October 12, 2026

Late Reality Star Left Minimal Estate, No Will

Jordan Wright, known for his role on 'The Only Way Is Essex,' died without a will, leaving an estate valued at approximately £10,760 after deductions.

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Late Reality Star Left Minimal Estate, No Will

Jordan Wright, a former star of the British reality television show "The Only Way Is Essex" (TOWIE), died in Thailand without a will, leaving an estate valued at £10,760 after deductions. Wright, 33, was found dead in a drainage ditch on the island of Phuket seven months prior to the public release of probate documents.

His estate was valued at £31,247 before deductions. Wright, who previously dated reality television personality Vicky Pattison, had relocated to Thailand shortly before his death. He was last seen in social media posts on March 6, depicting him relaxing in an infinity pool and engaging in activities like boat trips and scuba diving.

Wright appeared on TOWIE in 2018 and had also featured on "Ex On The Beach" the previous year. His time on the show was in 2018. He dated Pattison, who gained fame from "Geordie Shore," in 2016.

Police reported in March that the body of a British man was discovered in stagnant water near Bang Tao Beach. CCTV footage showed Wright exhibiting erratic behavior shortly before his death. He was found face down in a ditch, barefoot. Investigations at the time indicated no signs of physical assault. His hotel room at Hotel COCO Phuket Bangtao showed no signs of disturbance.

Wright was listed as the director of Hampton Gate Wealth, a London-based financial services company. Friends and former colleagues remembered him as a charismatic and fun-loving individual. His former manager, Alex Shafiq, described him as a "fun lad" who "lit up any room with his smile." DJ Stuart Hart recalled Wright as "a really lovely boy, always happy and fun to be around."


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