A Dragons’ Den star was found dead in a woodland area last year in North Wales, an inquest heard

A Dragons’ Den contestant was found dead in a woodland area on October 1, an inquest heard.

Graeme Turner appeared on the show in 2010 where he pitched a children’s customisable wallpaper kit to investors. The contestant was looking for a sum of £50,000 for 5% of his firm but the dragons didn’t take the opportunity. The children’s kit helped parents to transform their child’s bedroom into their favourite football stadium.

He continued with his business without the investments from the panel. In the inquest, it was heard the 53-year-old was found last year in Pwllheli in North Wales. Coroner Kate Robertson gave the verdict of suicide during the hearing this week. His funeral took place on January 16.

His son paid tribute to the businessman on Facebook at the end of the year. Along with a picture of his father, his son wrote: “I have just lost the best, strongest, kindest, most loyal, courageous dad I have ever had and known, he was the godfather the inspiration in my life. I am devastated and that is an understatement.” Friends and family took to the comment section to offer their support during the family’s difficult time.

He appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010 ( 
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Friends also paid tribute to the Dragons’ Den contestant, with one user writing: “It’s with a heavy heart to announce we lost a very good friend and past member of The Supporters Club prior to Christmas.

“Graeme Turner sadly passed away after a long battle with illness.” Another person commented: “A great man and I had the privilege to be in his company on many occasions in my time.” One heartbroken person said: “Very sad news, Graeme was a true gentleman and will be sadly missed by all Condolences to Graeme family and friends.”

One friend posted: “An absolute gentleman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him, my thoughts are with his family at this sad time, safe now in the arms of Jesus,” and another added: “RIP Graeme, memories that will last a lifetime, thoughts are with all the family at this sad time.”

Another commented: “Sorry for your loss mate such sad news he was a great man who I knew you looked upon with great respect hope your as well as can be.”

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