Casting agent, 41, who had gone missing after leaving party in an Uber is found dead in hotel

A woman who went missing after leaving a party in an Uber last week has been found dead in a hotel.   

Josie George, 41, a self-employed creative director and casting agent based in London, was reported missing on Sunday after being seen leaving the West London party.

Originally from Somerset, Ms George was found dead in a hotel in Tower Bridge. The Metropolitan Police said they are treating her death as ‘unexpected’ but not suspicious.   

A spokesperson for Met Police said: ‘Shortly before 11:30 on Tuesday 20 December police attended a hotel in Tower Bridge Road, SE1, after a woman’s body was found. 

Josie George, pictured, who went missing after leaving a party in an Uber on Sunday, has been found dead in a hotel in Tower Bridge 

A spokesperson for Met Police said: ‘Shortly before 11:30 on Tuesday 20 December police attended a hotel in Tower Bridge Road, SE1, after a woman’s body was found’

Ms George, a self-employed creative director and casting agent based in London, was seen leaving the West London party in an Uber

‘The death is being treated as unexpected but non-suspicious and is being investigated. 

‘Her next of kin have been informed. A report will be prepared for the coroner.’

Heartbroken friends of Ms George paid tribute to her on social media

Those close to Josie paid tribute to her on social media, with friend Sly Augustin writing on Instagram: ‘On Monday 19th December our dear friend Josie George sadly passed away.

‘Naturally her friends and family are devastated and trying to deal with the loss. We respectfully ask that her family and friends are given the space to process her passing at this extremely heart breaking time. Thank you.’

Another friend, Beej, said before her death that she had gone missing after an Uber ride home in London. 

Enthusiastic about life and her career, Ms George’s Twitter bio read: ‘Talent Agent, Dancer/Choreographer, General lover of all things fun and funky.’ 

Ms George was pictured with British-Australian actor Miriam Margoyles in 2016. The caption on Instagram read: ‘When you’re complimented about the entertainment you designed by such a legend…Love this woman!’

In June 2015 Ms George achieved the Guinness World Record for the most people to perform Aerial Sinks, with 30 people 

Describing herself on LinkedIn, Ms George wrote: ‘I am an experienced entertainment producer, curating shows and managing artists for some of the biggest clients and most prestigious venues in London and worldwide. 

‘I hold the current Guinness World Record for the most people to perform Aerial Silks (thirty performers!). I have produced performances two years running for the World Economic Forum at Davos, attended by world leaders and CEOs. For five years I have curated, choreographed and produced the entertainment for Bloomberg’s Summer Party. 

On Instagram, Ms George posted this photo in February and captioned it: ‘Back to reality and this trip [to the Maldives] feels like it was all a dream’

Ms George enjoyed travelling and going on holiday before her tragic death

‘As well as working with major brands and events in Europe and the US, I also spent four years in Mumbai managing dancers for Bollywood film productions and corporate events. I also regularly contribute to Glastonbury Festival’s Theatre and Circus.’   

In 2016 she was in a friendly photograph with British-Australian actor Miriam Margoyles. The caption on Instagram read: ‘When you’re complimented about the entertainment you designed by such a legend…Love this woman!’ 

Frequently sharing photos on her Instagram account, Ms George appeared to enjoy travelling and going on holiday. In one photo, taken in the Maldives, she posed in the sea and captioned the image: ‘Back to reality and this trip feels like it was all a dream.’