Apprentice contestant Stuart Baggs died 'as a result of asthma'

Apprentice star Stuart Baggs died as a result of his asthma, which the 27-year-old had suffered from for many years, the Isle of Man Constabulary said today.

The 27-year-old, who ran a communications firm on the Isle of Man, was found dead at his home in the island's capital, Douglas, at around 9am on Thursday July 30.

A statement released by the Isle of Man Constabulary said a coroner found Baggs died of natural causes.

"Mr Baggs had suffered from asthma for many years and died as a result of his condition," the statement said.

At 21, Baggs was the youngest candidate when he appeared on the BBC One show in 2010.

He was knocked out at the interviews stage and the series was eventually won by Stella English, but he became a cult favourite with his steady stream of catchphrases and his description of himself as "Baggs the brand".

Inspector Michelle McKillop said: "From the reaction we have encountered during our inquiries it is clear that this is a tragic and premature loss of such a hardworking and visionary young man.

"We extend our thoughts to the family at this sad time and on their behalf I would request that they are now left in peace to grieve as a family."

A post-mortem following the "sudden and unexpected" death of former BBC Apprentice contestant Stuart Baggs has proved inconclusive, police said.

The 27-year-old, who ran a communications firm on the Isle of Man, was found dead at a home in the island's capital, Douglas, on Thursday.

Despite no apparent cause of death, Isle of Man Police said there is "no reason to view the circumstances as suspicious".

A police spokesman said: "Whilst at this time the cause of his death is not fully determined, there remains no reason to view the circumstances as suspicious, and routine inquiries will continue in order to inform the Coroner of Inquests of the full circumstances. The date of the initial inquest is to follow."

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Stuart Baggs, 27, who ran a communications firm on the Isle of Man, was found dead at an address in the island's capital Douglas at 9am today.

His sister Charlotte Baggs paid tribute to him on Facebook saying he was the "king of following his dreams and making them happen".

Police are investigating Mr Baggs' "sudden and unexpected" death, but a spokeswoman said there was nothing "to indicate that his death is criminally suspicious".

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The 27-year-old was found dead on the Isle of Man this morning.

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A contestant on the BBC programme 'The Apprentice', Stuart Baggs, has been found dead in the Isle of Man.

Police say there is 'nothing obvious to indicate the cause' of the 27-year-old businessman's death.

He was famous for calling himself 'Stuart Baggs the brand' in the sixth series of the hit show.