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Apprentice star Stuart 'The Brand' Baggs found dead | Apprentice star Stuart 'The Brand' Baggs found dead |
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Former Apprentice star Stuart Baggs has been found dead at his home on the Isle of Man, police have confirmed. | |
The 27-year-old's body was found by police after they were called to a property on Central Promenade in Douglas at 09:00 BST. | The 27-year-old's body was found by police after they were called to a property on Central Promenade in Douglas at 09:00 BST. |
A police spokeswoman said the cause of death was "unknown" but not thought to be suspicious. | A police spokeswoman said the cause of death was "unknown" but not thought to be suspicious. |
The Plymouth-born entrepreneur lived in the Isle of Man for most of his life and ran a telecommunications company. | The Plymouth-born entrepreneur lived in the Isle of Man for most of his life and ran a telecommunications company. |
He was the youngest-ever candidate when he appeared on the BBC One show in 2010, at 21 years old. | |
Leading tributes to Baggs, Lord Sugar tweeted: "terrible news Stuart Baggs has died. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP one of the stand out characters of the apprentice." | |
Insp Michelle McKillop said: "We can confirm that there was nothing in his room or anything about his condition that indicates to us any cause of death. | |
"Our thoughts go to his family and friends at this difficult time," she added. | |
There was "nothing to indicate that his death is criminally suspicious at this time", and would be fully investigated on behalf of the Coroner, a police spokeswoman added. | |
Ramsey resident Baggs, who was fired in the semi-final, became famous for his one liners which included "Everything I touch turns to sold" and "I'm Stuart Baggs the brand". | |
The series was eventually won by 30-year-old investment banker Stella English from London. | The series was eventually won by 30-year-old investment banker Stella English from London. |
Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and had held a press conference on Tuesday to launch his latest product on the Isle of Man - a home hub. | Baggs launched his company Bluewave Communications in 2007 and had held a press conference on Tuesday to launch his latest product on the Isle of Man - a home hub. |
He tweeted about the success of the launch on Wednesday. | He tweeted about the success of the launch on Wednesday. |