TOWIE star Mick Norcross dies aged 57 as former Sugar Hut boss found dead

Essex cast member Mick Norcross died by hanging, an inquest has heard. The businessman, who rose to fame as the owner of the Sugar Hut nightclub in the ITV series, died at his home in the Essex village of Bulphan on January 21, aged 57.

Grandfather Mick, 57, was found dead at his home in Essex on January 21 this year. Today's inquest, held virtually by Essex Coroner's Court, was told Mick was found in the basement of his home with police and paramedics attending the scene - reports Mirror Online.

direct to your inboxAn inquest into the death of reality star Mick Norcross has opened in Chelmsford. The businessman starred in the ITV series The Only Way Is Essex and was known for owning the famous Sugar Hut nightclub.

Mick Norcross was found hanged in the basement of his home in Bulphan, Essex, an inquest has heard.The 57 year old tragically passed away last month after sending an emotional final tweet. His cause of death was given as suspension by ligature at the inquest held at Chelmsford Coroner's Court in Essex on Wednesday.

Emotional Joey Essex has added his own touching tribute following the heartbreaking news of Mick Norcross' sudden death. Joey said the SugarHut supremo was just like a father to him – and wrote that he is in total shock at Thursday's devastating announcement.The TV personality was reportedly found at his Essex home by emergency services.

TOWIE's Mick Norcross was pictured smiling with his son Kirk in his final picture taken three weeks before he was found dead on Thursday afternoon. The TV personality was reportedly found at his Essex home by emergency services.

direct to your inboxTributes have been pouring in for Mick Norcross, who appeared in The Only Way Is Essex, following his death aged 57. The businessman starred in the ITV series for much of its early years as part of the original cast and was the owner of popular filming haunt the Sugar Hut.

died on Thursday at the age of 57.  Gemma was among many TOWIE stars past and present who honoured Mick on social media following the announcement of his death.

Mick Norcross, who starred in the long-running ITV reality series The Only Way Is Essex, has died at the age of 57.

Businessman and former star of The Only Way Is Essex Mick Norcross has been found dead at the age of 57. Police were called to his home in Bulphan, Essex, at 3.

TOWIE star and former Sugar Hut owner Mick Norcross has been found dead at his London home.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Only Way Is Essex star Mick Norcross has sadly passed away aged 57. The businessman and reality TV star reportedly died at his home in Essex on Thursday afternoon.