OMG.. Kristian Digby is dead

[United-Clowgon]

Tragic ... BBC host Kristian Digby



BBC presenter Kristian Digby was found dead in his apartment yesterday - after a suspected solo sex game went wrong.




The To Buy Or Not To Buy host, 32, is thought to have suffocated while starving himself of oxygen for a thrill.

Police officially described his death as "unexplained" - but detectives do not think it was suicide.

A source said last night: "At this time we believe he died from auto-erotic asphyxiation."

Close ... with co-presenter pal Dominic Littlewood

Kristian had helped create the home in Stratford, East London, as part of BBC1 show To Build Or Not To Build in 2008.
The gay star's body was discovered shortly before 7.45am.

Scene ... home where star was found


A Met Police spokesman said: "The man was pronounced dead at the scene, family have been informed. Officers are investigating."
A post mortem will be held today.

Toxicology tests will be carried out to check for drugs.
Erotic asphyxiation refers to intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal.

Last year Kill Bill actor David Carradine, 72, accidentally hanged himself during a sex act in his Bangkok hotel.

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INXS singer Michael Hutchence, 37, may have died from auto-erotic asphyxiation in 1997 - although suicide was the official cause of death.

Last night Kristian's agent Jo Wander said: "I am devastated by the loss. He was a lovely guy and a very talented presenter."

Neighbours told how the charismatic star brought the community together.
Steve Fletcher said: "He set up a residents' association and got people together in a way no one had before.

"He planted trees by the street and tidied up. Everyone wanted to be his friend."

Kristian, who hailed from Torquay, Devon, started hosting To Buy Or Not To Buy with pal Dominic Littlewood in 2003.


He directed Fantasy Rooms, and was a presenter on Holiday, Living In The Sun and That Gay Show.

Last night the BBC said in a statement: "Kristian was a much-loved and talented presenter.

"He brought a real sense of energy and warmth to all the shows. Our thoughts are with his family."
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[Eoin]

aww no way! he was a legend.
always brightened up my daytime TV sessions.
RIP

[United-Clowgon]

Yeah.. such a shame.

[Samishlol]

rip to him even though i didn't know him

[Nixt]

What a way to go. RIP.

[Catzsy]

What a way to go. RIP.

It's such a shame - he had a bright TV career ahead of him. RIP

[GommeInc]

I only remember him in To Buy Or Not To Buy, ever since that stopped he disappeared off the planet. He seemed like a nice guy, it's a shame something so bizarre like this was the cause of it. No doubt a lovely DailyMail article will arise strongly suggesting how he died because he was gay.

[Kronics]

Sorry to hear RIP

[-:Undertaker:-]

I only remember him in To Buy Or Not To Buy, ever since that stopped he disappeared off the planet. He seemed like a nice guy, it's a shame something so bizarre like this was the cause of it. No doubt a lovely DailyMail article will arise strongly suggesting how he died because he was gay.

Well if he did die by being strangled by his boyfriend then i'm sure it will be brought up as that would be the cause of his death. Nevertheless, RIP.

[Suspective]

Poor guy. RIP.