Second Glastonbury death as crew member in his 40s found dead in his tent after radio DJ Jason Wilder, 48, died
A GLASTONBURY worker has become the second person to die at the festival after he was found dead in his tent.
Police were scrambled to the Somerset venue after man aged in his 40s was found unresponsive in his tent.
Tragically he couldn't be saved and was declared dead at the scene shortly after.
Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the man was a member of the festival's crew.
The force added: "The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner."
It is the second tragedy to unfold at Glastonbury after a DJ was also found dead in his tent.
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Jason Wilder, real name Jason Winder, 48, suffered a medical episode at the music festival.
Tributes have now flooded in for Jason from his pals in the music industry.
Pal Tim Newton, who performed on Phuket Radio in Thailand with Jason, said: "Such a natural-born engager and entertainer - solo behind the mic, or in the company of close friends and family, or in front of thousands.
"He was certainly the best expat radio talent that ever graced a microphone in Thailand."
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Another friend wrote: "Very sad news. Shocking. Loved his live music. Rest easy."
While one described Jason as being always "full of energy" with a "smiling face".
Jason's death was the first at the festival since a security guard was found dead in his tent in 2019.
