A former top chef who once worked under Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing was found dead in a derelict building after a period of homelessness, an inquest has heard. Mussie Imnetu, 41, was discovered in the abandoned property in west London on 15 January 2024.
Mr Imnetu, who had previously been a head chef at The Arts Club in Dubai, had been living on the streets after losing his job and accommodation. He was last seen alive on 12 January, and his body was found three days later by a member of the public.
A post-mortem examination gave the cause of death as hypothermia and malnutrition. The coroner recorded a verdict of death by misadventure, noting that Mr Imnetu had been struggling with mental health issues and had refused offers of shelter.
His family, who live in Sweden, described him as a 'loving husband and father' who had fallen on hard times. They expressed their devastation at his death and called for better support for homeless people with mental health problems.
The Metropolitan Police said there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death. A spokesperson added: 'Our thoughts are with Mr Imnetu's family at this difficult time.'
