The news today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, is dominated by the tragic passing of Jake Hall, a former star of The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE). This is the second significant loss for the show’s community this year, following the death of Jordan Wright in March.
Jake Hall (Aged 35)
Jake Hall, who joined the show in 2015, was found dead on the morning of Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at a holiday villa in Majorca, Spain.
The Incident: Emergency services were called to a property in Santa Margalida at approximately 7:30 a.m. Jake was found with severe injuries, believed to have been caused by shards of glass.
The Theory: Spanish police are currently investigating the death as a tragic accident, focusing on the theory that he accidentally collided with or fell through a glass door.
Recent Activity: Just hours before his death, Jake shared a post on Instagram showing him painting, with a caption reflecting on finding the “good things” in life.
Legacy: Beyond reality TV, Jake was a successful entrepreneur with his brand By Jake Hall. He leaves behind an eight-year-old daughter, River.
Jordan Wright (Aged 33)
Earlier this year, the TOWIE family mourned Jordan Wright, a former cast member and firefighter.
Circumstances: Jordan was found dead in a drainage ditch in Phuket, Thailand, on March 14, 2026.
Inquest: An inquest opened in Essex on April 21, 2026, confirmed he had been traveling in Thailand at the time. Authorities are still awaiting full toxicology results to determine the exact cause of death, though no foul play was immediately suspected.
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Tributes from the Cast
The TOWIE community has expressed deep shock over these back-to-back tragedies:
Celebrity DJ Fat Tony posted a heartfelt tribute to Jake Hall, calling him a “beautiful man” and a “devastating loss to the world.”
Chloe Brockett and other co-stars shared messages of “Rest in Peace” for Jordan Wright following the news from Thailand.
The Foreign Office has confirmed it is providing consular support to the families in both cases
