The body of trans woman Natasha Reddington-Romanov, who went missing over a week ago, has been recovered from the Thames.
Natasha, who was been described as an ‘icon of Soho’, was last seen in the area on Friday, September 20. Her friend, Tracy Kawalik, posted on social media that Natasha hadn’t been seen since and that she “means the absolute world to me.”
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “Work was undertaken to confirm the identify of this person.
“Officers believe that the body discovered is that of Natasha Reddington-Romanov, a 55-year-old woman that had been reported missing from Southwark.
“Natasha’s next of kin have been informed of this development.”
Police say Natasha’s death is being treated as “unexpected, but not suspicious”. “A file will be prepared for the coroner,” they added.
Care provider Guinness Partnership, where Natasha worked, said in a Facebook post: “We are devastated at the tragic news that our dear colleague Natasha Reddington Romanov was found dead earlier today. Natasha’s next of kin have been informed.
“We all feel a deep sense of loss at this terribly sad time.”