A WOMAN found unresponsive in her Colchester home died as a result of health complications, an inquest heard.

Tracy McMullan was pronounced dead on December 10 last year by paramedics attending the scene.

Police officers were also in attendance at the 59-year-old’s home and confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

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Area Coroner Michelle Brown delivered a provisional cause of death as malignant mesothelioma and usual interstitial pneumonia during an inquest opening at Essex Coroner’s Court.

A full inquest will be heard in due course.