Scotland Yard said a 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder at the scene, he currently remains in police custody at a west London police station.
Detective Superintendent Rebecca Reeves, who leads policing in Ealing, said: “I am deeply saddened by this incident, and I know residents in our local area will be too.
“Our neighbourhood officers will also be present in the area throughout the day – if any local residents have concerns please speak to them.
The Met added that enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing, and a special post-mortem will be held in due course - the cause of death is currently unknown.
“We have secured a scene and this will be in place for the remainder of the day, so our officers can obtain crucial evidence for their investigation.
