Big Brother star Ben Duncan left an estate worth £91,683 after dying in a fall from a central London hotel rooftop, High Court documents show.
Mr Duncan, 45, who was a university friend of Prince William, died without making a will. Letters of administration were granted to his mother, Monica Duncan, of Frome, Somerset, in July, giving her control of the estate.
The papers record gross assets of £218,450. After debts and expenses were deducted, the value of the estate was reduced to £91,683.
Mr Duncan fell almost 100ft from the rooftop bar of the six-storey Trafalgar St James hotel, beside Trafalgar Square, on October 30 2025.
He had been living in a ground-floor flat in Pimlico, central London, a short walk from the Houses of Parliament.
Police were called shortly beforehand following reports of a man on the roof. The Metropolitan Police said: “Despite the best efforts from the London Ambulance service, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.”
His death was treated as “unexpected, but not suspicious”. An inquest is due to be opened later this year.
Tributes were paid by friends and former Big Brother housemates after his death. Broadcaster Mike Hollingsworth, whom Mr Duncan regarded as a “second father”, said he had “lived life like Peter Pan – the boy who never grew up”.
Mr Hollingsworth wrote that Mr Duncan would be “sorely missed by his many, many friends”, praising his charm, wit, infectious laugh and sense of style.
Television presenter Josie Gibson, who appeared with him on Big Brother and went on to win the series, described him as “one of the most unique, hilariously funny, dry-witted guys I know”.
Mr Duncan became known to television audiences after joining the 11th series of Big Brother in 2010, the final series broadcast on Channel 4 before the programme moved to Channel 5.
His outspoken manner and sarcasm led to clashes with fellow housemates and saw him nominated for eviction each week. He later appeared on Celebrity Coach Trip and Come Dine With Me.
He was also known for having attended the University of St Andrews alongside Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
In a 2011 interview, Mr Duncan described William as “social” but “very low key”, while he characterised Catherine as a “jolly-holly hockey sticks girl… always organising, she’s a natural leader”.
