Reality star Mike Thalassitis has been found dead – at the age of just 26.
The Love Island star, who was nicknamed Muggy Mike, was found in a forest near his home in Essex on Friday, according to reports.
Mike, 26, came into the spotlight after being on the 2017 season of Love Island.
Since the show he had continued to hit headlines after having a dramatic on and off relationship with Megan McKenna.
The news comes just 8 months after Love Island 2017 star Sophie Gradon died of suicide.
After the news of his death was revealed, his ex co-stars Olivia Buckland and Chris Hughes both hit out at publications for calling him ‘Muggy Mike’ in their headlines.
His name is Mike Thalassitis. All the articles how dare you not use his real name. This is horrendous. I’m in shock. Mike you are going to be sorely sorely missed. My heart is with your family. I’m in complete shock ❤️
— Olivia Bowen Buckland (@OliviaDBuck) March 16, 2019
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. ????
— Chris Hughes (@chrishughes_22) March 16, 2019
Fellow Love Island star Ellie O’Donnell took to Twitter to say she was heartbroken, first writing “This isn’t real…this is a nightmare and I need to wake up.”
She then shared photos of the pair together and said the news had “broken” her.
To find out that you have died has broken me. You were the kindest soul, you were so funny and you had so much to live for. I can’t put into words how much this hurts and doesn’t feel real. RIP Mike.???????????? @MikeThalassitis pic.twitter.com/apa49b6nQN
— Ellie O’Donnell (@missellie_o) March 16, 2019
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