This Morning star's cause of death confirmed despite having 'no apparent health problems'
Dr Uchenna Okoye died aged 53 on September 15
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The cause of the tragic death of This Morning's resident dental expert Dr Uchenna Okoye has been confirmed.
The doctor died on Friday, September 15 aged 53 and tributes from a number of her co-stars have poured out since.
MailOnline obtained a coroner's report following Dr Okoye's death which revealed the cause of death was a "subarachnoid haemorrhage".
The haemorrhage was sparked by a ruptured blood vessel and ended up causing bleeding in the space around the brain.
The news comes days after a friend of the family, Mars Webb stated Okoye died after collapsing at her London home.
Webb told the Daily Mail: "There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death. She was a happy, healthy, and busy person, with no apparent health problems.
"Her passing has come as a total shock to everybody - it came totally out of the blue but sadly, this does sometimes happen to healthy people who can suddenly pass without explanation.
Dr Uchenna Okoye regularly appeared on ITV's This Morning
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"We are now waiting for the coroner's reports into her death to find out exactly what happened.
"It's a devastating loss for her family, friends and so many who loved her dearly," Webb added to the publication.
Okoye's colleagues at This Morning as well as from her stints on Channel 5's 10 Years Younger in 10 Days, Jeremy Vine, and BBC Breakfast have shared tributes following the news.
Holly Willoughby was one star who took to social media to remember Okoye as she shared: "Unbelievably sad to hear of the passing of @druchennaokoye.
WATCH HERE: DR OKOYE'S FINAL INSTAGRAM POST
"We first worked together many moons ago with @oralb_uk and she was very kind to me...and then of course again, giving her advice on @this morning.
"Sending all my love to her family," the This Morning presenter added.
Fellow This Morning contributor Caroline Hirons also reacted to the news after Okoye's family shared a statement on her Instagram page.
She penned: "Sending all our love to her loved ones. What a horrendous loss."
Singer Myleene Klass also paid tribute as she wrote: "I can’t believe you’ve gone. I’m so sorry for your family, your daughter. RIP my friend x."
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Dr Uchenna Okoye's family broke the news on her social media page
INSTAGRAM/DR UCHENNA OKOYE
While Donna Air commented: "What ?! No, I’m so confused. How, why .. her daughter!! Shocked and saddened," followed by heartbroken emojis.
Okoye's family released a statement at the time of her death in which they stated the 53-year-old died from a "sudden illness".
"We know many of you will be devastated and shocked to see this post. We ask for your prayers and some privacy at this difficult time. We will be in touch in the coming days," they added.
Okoye is survived by a seven-year-old daughter she shares with her ex-husband.
She remained active on social media and was working in the days up to her death, sharing several videos on Instagram.