An inquest into the death of Gary Speed was told that the Wales manager was found hanged at his home by his wife.
The 42-year-old was found dead at his Cheshire home on Sunday morning.
Detective Inspector Peter Lawless, of Cheshire Police, told Cheshire coroner Nicholas Rheinberg that Speed's body was found by his wife Louise just before 7am.
He said there appeared to be no suspicious circumstances and a post mortem examination found Speed's death was caused by hanging.
The inquest has been adjourned until the end of January.
Mr Rheinberg said: "I adjourn this inquest until January 30, 2012. The inquest will be heard in Warrington and will commence at 2pm."
There was a huge media presence at the inquest in Warrington but members of Speed's family did not attend.
The coroner asked the media to "respect the privacy" of Speed's family, who said in statement on Monday that they had been overwhelmed by the messages of support they had received.
Reports had suggested that Thursday's meeting of the Football Association of Wales council would include tentative talks over finding the man to fill the void left by Speed's death.
Former Wales and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been linked with the role but Press Association Sport understands the council will not hold talks over finding a successor for Speed when they meet on Thursday, with the FAW considering any discussions of such a nature to be highly insensitive given that Speed's funeral has yet to take place.
Any deliberations are set to be put on hold until at least the next council meeting in late December.
Wales do not have a game until a planned friendly in February, against as yet unnamed opposition.
A stream of tributes have poured in from around the world in memory of the former Wales, Leeds, Everton, Newcastle, Bolton and Sheffield United midfielder.
The FAW have opened a book of condolence at their headquarters in Cardiff while tributes have been left outside the grounds of Speed's former clubs.
Earlier on Tuesday Welsh Assembly Members observed a minute's silence in the Senedd, Cardiff Bay, while flags continue to fly at half mast outside the Welsh Assembly buildings Ty Hywel and the Senedd.
In Westminster, Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat and Plaid Cymru MPs tabled a Commons motion offering the House's sympathies to Speed's wife and two sons, and demanding a "greater understanding of the pressures placed on those in the media spotlight and of mental health issues in general".
FAW chief executive Jonathan Ford spoke on Monday of the organisation's desire to find a fitting tribute to the late Wales manager.
It is understood one of the options is for the February friendly to be used as an opportunity to celebrate Speed's life and career.
Costa Rica, the country against whom Speed won the first of his 85 caps in 1990, could potentially provide the opposition although a deal for the game is not thought to be close to being agreed at this time.
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp was among the latest to pay a glowing tribute to Speed.
He said: "I was with Gary a few weeks back - I managed a team in a charity game for (former Wales striker) John Hartson. He managed a Welsh team of ex-players and celebrities, I did an England team.
"We had a great night at Derby and raised some money for John's charity. Gary played, looked like he could still play -
he never stopped running around. He was like a 20-year-old. He was in such great condition and he was a great guy.
"We talked about Wales, how well he'd got them playing. He got them playing so well."
Celtic manager Neil Lennon added his tribute to Speed, a regular opponent in Premier League competition during Lennon's time at Leicester.
Lennon, who met Speed on a course recently, said on Celtic's official website, www.celticfc.net: "All the tributes coming his way are genuine.
"He was a fantastic pro and a fantastic player. I sometimes think that gets overlooked because of the longevity he had in his career."
The Premier League on Tuesday confirmed that a minute's applause would be observed at all matches this weekend, in honour of Speed, who made 535 appearances in the competition.
A minute's silence was called at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday for Swansea's clash with Aston Villa, which spontaneously became one of applause as fans from both sides began to clap.
