Sheridan Smith says Mike Thalassitis’ death is a ‘massive wake up call’ after Love Island star passes away at 26
SHERIDAN Smith thinks Mike Thalassitis’ death is a “massive wake up call” after the Love Island star passed away aged 26.
The reality star was found in a woodland near his home in Essex on Friday, with the shocking news being made public yesterday.
Tributes immediately poured in from his fellow reality stars and celebrity friends, while Cleaning Up actress Sheridan, 37, took the opportunity to encourage people to reach out if they are struggling with anything.
She wrote on Twitter: “This should be a massive wake-up call, I feel sick, reach out, sometimes to the most confident friend.
“We can only learn and try to change.”
She then offered to directly try and help people starting out in the entertainment industry, adding: “Anything I can do. I think we owe it to these kids who don’t know what they are getting into.”
Mike, who shot to fame on the 2017 series of the ITV2 dating show, had recently suffered a painful split from his Towie star ex-girlfriend Megan McKenna.
He had also been mourning the death of his beloved nan at the age of 94 and there were rumours he had run up debts due to his party lifestyle.
A source said: “It is absolutely tragic to have died at such a young age.
“Mike had so much to live for. He was about to launch a restaurant in Essex with a pal.”
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The Sun’s Dan Wootton revealed Mike was left grief-stricken in recent days over the death of his beloved grandmother.
Dan said: “He was grieving the loss of his nan.
“She was 94 and he had moved in to live with her because she needed a full-time carer. He assured me he was fine and was excited about the launch of his shop.
“There was so much in store for his future that this is truly senseless.
“Mike wasn’t the lad you saw on Love Island. He was tender and sensitive and vulnerable and desperate for true love. Rest in peace, mate. I will miss you.”
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