‘This Morning’ dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye killed by brain bleed that can hit without warning

‘This Morning’ dentist Dr Uchenna Okoye was killed by a bleed on her brain.

The hugely popular medical expert – also famed for appearing on Channel 5’s makeover show ‘10 Years Younger in 10 Days’ – died following a “sudden illness” on 15 September, her family said at the time.

A coroner’s report obtained by MailOnline has now revealed she was the victim of a “subarachnoid haemorrhage” – an uncommon type of stroke that can hit without warning.

It was sparked by a blood vessel in her brain bursting, known as a ruptured brain aneurysm, and caused bleeding in the space between the organ and the tissues surrounding it.

A spokesperson for the family of the tragic medic said about the finding: “Dr Uchenna’s sudden death was due to natural causes. We are devastated, and our hearts are broken that her beautiful, full life has been cut so short.

“As a family, our priority right now is to take care of her young daughter and continue her legacy and keep her memory alive.

“A private celebration of her life will be held in the coming weeks.”

Dr Uchenna’s ex-husband and dad to her seven-year-old daughter returned to the UK after the tragedy.

The former couple divorced last year but have been separated for some time.

A close friend told the Daily Mail Dr Uchenna had a “busy week” leading up to her death.

Aneurysms can happen at any time even if sufferers are healthy.

Dr Uchenna’s family announced her death with an Instagram post that said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of the much loved and respected Cosmetic Dentist, Dr Uchenna Okoye, who passed away after falling ill at home on Friday 15th September 2023.

“At this time, we ask for your prayers for her young daughter, her family, her team of staff at London Smiling Dental Group and her friends who are all struggling to come to terms with her loss.

“We request that you respect Uchenna’s family’s wishes for privacy at this very difficult time.

“The Uchenna sparkle touched the lives of everyone she met and drew her into stardom on 10 Years Younger makeover show, followed by ‘10 Years Younger in 10 Days’ where her passion and compassion leaps off the screen.

“For the last twenty years, her deep knowledge of dentistry and her incredible chair-side manner made her the go-to spokeswoman for any dental issue and a popular contributor to radio, TV, and women’s consumer press.”

Dr Uchenna qualified at Guy's Hospital in London and went on to specialise in cosmetic dentistry.

She was one of the few leading dentists in her field to be a member of both the American and British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Dr Uchenna was also an honorary clinician at St George’s Hospital, London, and sat on the board of the British Association of Cosmetic Dentistry.