Love Island Star Mike Thalassitis Dead At Age 26 Social Media Flooded With Heartfelt Tributes

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Love Island star Mike Thalassitis was found dead at age 26. The British reality TV show contestant’s death was confirmed by BBC, who received word from Thalassitis’ management team.

The Daily Mail is reporting the former dating show cast member was discovered Friday in the woods near his hometown of Essex. His cause of death has not yet been revealed, and police have not released any information to the public regarding Thalassitis’s unexpected passing.

Some reports have surfaced that the ex-footballer was having a difficult time dealing with the death of his grandmother, who passed away a few months ago. He was also struggling to come to terms with the death of one of his best friends, Danny Cutts, who suddenly died in December.

Thalassitis rose to fame competing on season three of the British reality TV show. The show is very similar to Bachelor In Paradise where singles come to the island to find love, romance and enjoy some steamy hook-ups. He also appeared on the reality TV show Celebs Go Dating.

Before embarking on his TV career, Thalassitis played football for League One for years. Although he had only been doing the British reality TV circuit for a couple of years, he was making a name for himself.

As soon as the sad news of his death broke, social media was flooded with tributes to the loving guy, who was plagued with struggles.

“Mike… you were a total gentleman… I won’t forget that … it’s so so sad …you will be missed. RIP,” wrote Love Island host Caroline Flack.

“I’m lost for words. My heart breaks for your family RIP” shared Rachel Fenton.

“I cant get my head round this RIP brother mike thalassitis” Tweeted Alex Bowen

Mike Thalassitis' managers have confirmed the 26-year-old 'Love Island' star has died after his body was found in woods near his Essex home. pic.twitter.com/37cJn5203a

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“His name wasn’t Muggy Mike. Please stop brandishing that. His name was Mike Thalassitis, and every inch of my heart goes out to his family & friends. A good guy, taken far, far to soon,” said Chris Hughes, who was a friend and contestant with Thalassitis on Love Island. He was awarded the nickname for his instant success with the ladies but Hughes did not find it an enduring way to honor his memory.

There is sad news coming from the British reality TV community. Love Island star Mike Thalassitis has passed away at the age of 26-years-old. His death was sudden and has left those close to him at a loss for words.