Death of BBC reporter found next to partner remains a mystery
He told the court the cause of death was "unascertained" and explained there was no evidence to "indicate trauma played a part".The inquest heard how Stevenson's speech and mobility declined after he suffered a second stroke in 2017 with Mark becoming his full-time carer.
Recording a verdict of natural causes, he said: "On March 12 he was found deceased on the floor of the living room of his home by police responding to a welfare concern. "While it has not been possible to ascertain the cause of Mr Stevenson's death, it is likely to be natural."Stevenson worked as a journalist for more than 40 years broadcasting huge stories from Westminster for the BBC.
The journalist joined the BBC in Cardiff as a researcher but left "under a big black cloud" after issues with alcohol dependence.Stevenson described being arrested as a turning point, which is when he started fighting his addiction and rejoined the BBC in 1997.