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Former Radio 1 Breakfast DJ Kevin Greening died from a drugs overdose after taking part in a gay bondage session, an inquest has heard. | Former Radio 1 Breakfast DJ Kevin Greening died from a drugs overdose after taking part in a gay bondage session, an inquest has heard. |
The body of the 44-year-old was found by police in a flat in Wandsworth, south London, in December last year. | The body of the 44-year-old was found by police in a flat in Wandsworth, south London, in December last year. |
Coroner Paul Knapman recorded a verdict of misadventure. | Coroner Paul Knapman recorded a verdict of misadventure. |
He said: "He was found dead having indulged in unorthodox sexual behaviour involving restraint equipment and illegal drugs." | He said: "He was found dead having indulged in unorthodox sexual behaviour involving restraint equipment and illegal drugs." |
Greening co-hosted Radio 1's breakfast show from 1997 to 1998 with Zoe Ball. | |
After leaving Radio 1, he worked for BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC World Service. | |
He was also heard on London stations including Jazz FM and Heart 106.2, before taking on the mid-morning show at indie broadcaster XFM. | |
At the time of his death, Greening was a presenter on London's Smooth Radio. |