Coroner closes case on Kevin Carlin death
The death of high-profile Queenstown hotelier Kevin Carlin is being attributed to heart failure.
Mr Carlin died in December, when he was found in a room within The Carlin Hotel, which he owned.
His death was referred to the coroner, who has now decided not to open an inquiry into it.
In a written decision Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame says a post-mortem examination has confirmed Mr Carlin died as a result of hypertensive heart disease.
The coroner also says police have confirmed there are no suspicious circumstances relating to the death.
However the ruling confirms Mr Carlin was not seen by anyone for two days prior to being found dead.
"Mr Carlin lived in a hotel which he owned," it says.
"On 3 December 2023 he was found dead in the room where he had most recently been staying.
"He had complained of illness in the days before his death.
"He was last seen alive on the morning of 1 December 2023 when he was in his hotel room.
"He was not well but did not want to see a doctor."
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