Actor John Alford died of heart disease in Norfolk prison

Actor John Alford died of heart disease while serving a prison sentence in Norfolk, an inquest has established. Alford died two months after he was jailed for child sex offences. A coroner heard evidence during the inquest into his death.

The inquest examined the circumstances surrounding Alford's death inside the prison facility. No further details on the specific prison or additional medical findings were released publicly. The coroner's ruling concluded that heart disease was the medical cause of Alford's death.