Love Island star Mike Thalassitis will be laid to rest at his funeral today.
The 26-year-old sadly took his own life late last month, leaving his friends, family and former co-stars devastated.
According to The Sun, the reality star’s loved ones turned out to say their final goodbyes today at Christ Church in Southgate, North London.
Fellow Love Island star Montana Brown took to her Instagram Story this morning, to tell her followers that she “wished today would never come”.
Montana also revealed that she’ll be making a speech at the funeral, as she paid tribute to Mike in an emotional post.
She wrote: “Never felt so empty and anxious. Hope you’re above listening to my speech today…”
A host of famous faces from the world of reality TV turned up for the funeral, which took place at around midday.
Love Island host Caroline Flack was among guests, as well as Love Island stars Jamie Hewitt, Camilla Thurlow, Samira Mighty, Ellie Brown, Alexandra Cane, and Zara McDermott.
Irish model Ellie O’Donnell was also pictured among mourners.
The 22-year-old was falsely described as Mike’s girlfriend following his death, but Ellie insisted that they were just good friends.
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On March 18, Ellie took to Instagram to clear up speculation over the status of their relationship.
She wrote: “Reading things in the news – Mike wasn’t my boyfriend. He was someone who grew closet me and helped me massively through a difficult time of my life.”
“He was a dear friend to me like he was to many other people who have posted about him. I can’t believe he has gone it has left so many of us in shock.”
Meanwhile, Mike’s famous ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna was noticeably absent from his funeral today.
Following Mike’s sudden death, the 25-year-old was forced to fly to the US to honour her country music commitments in Nashville.
At the time of his passing, it’s believed Mike was mourning the death of his beloved grandmother, who he was caring for.
According to reports, the star was also struggling to get over the loss of his close friend, who died suddenly on Christmas Eve.
