Mick Norcross, who appeared in The Only Way Is Essex, and who has died aged 57. (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)
Mick Norcross has been found dead at his home in Brentwood Road, Bulphan.
Mick, 57, was the owner of Essex nightclub Sugar Hut and featured in reality show The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE).
Essex Police said in a statement to the Recorder: "We were called to an address in Brentwood Road, Bulphan shortly before 3.15pm on Thursday 21 January.
"Sadly, a man inside was pronounced dead. His death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
They confirmed that his next of kin has been informed.
Mick's last twitter post has been read by a flurry of concerned and now devastated friends and fans.
TOWIE star Mario Falcone replied to it saying: "Shocked and heartbroken."
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