Newham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – An inquest will be held after a DJ was discovered dead in his Manor Park home in Newham, East London, authorities confirmed following the tragic incident.
After failing to determine a cause of death, forensic pathologists concluded that Ryan Prince had died of sudden adult death syndrome (SADS).
A sudden and inexplicable cardiac arrest, in which the heart stops beating, is referred to as sudden arrhythmic death syndrome.
On May 4, Mr. Prince, 37, was found unconscious at his residence.
On Monday, August 11, the East London Coroner’s Court in Walthamstow opened an inquiry into his death.
“Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, although it sounds quite scientific and medical, is essentially an admission that we don’t know what caused his death,”
senior coroner Graeme Irvine said.
“Ryan’s heart stopped and we don’t know why.”
Born in Newham, Mr. Prince worked as a DJ.
Mr. Irvine stated that the Met Police are not concerned about any unusual circumstances and that no narcotics, alcohol, or poison were discovered in Mr. Prince’s system.
Mr. Irvine stated that he was obligated to hold an inquest under these circumstances.
Offering his condolences to Mr Prince’s family, he said:
“Mercifully, I don’t have to deal with the deaths of young healthy people most of the time, and that’s the case here, it must compound the grief.”
How can the community support the DJ’s family during this inquest process?
Family members attending the inquest often benefit from having friends, relatives, or community members accompany them for emotional support during what can be a difficult and distressing time. Having someone at the inquest who can provide comfort and help navigate the process is valuable.
Community members should respect the family’s privacy and feelings during the inquest and afterward. Some families may welcome media attention to raise awareness, while others prefer privacy. Sensitivity to the family’s wishes helps reduce additional stress.
Helping to coordinate communication between the family and the coroner’s office or legal representatives can ease the burden on the family.