LOVE Island star Mike Thalassitis has been found dead aged 26.
The reality star, nicknamed Muggy Mike, was found in a woodland near his home in Essex yesterday.
Mike achieved fame on the 2017 series of the show and was a semi-pro footballer.
Born in Edmonton, the Cypriot has played for a range of teams including St Albans and Chelmsford and is currently signed to Welling United.
Describing himself as “tall, dark and handsome”, Mike vowed not to be a “villain” on the ITV2 show Love Island when he entered in week two.
But he earned the nickname “Muggy Mike” from islander Chris Hughes after stealing the heart of Olivia Atwood.
After the island Mike signed up to appear in the fourth series of Celebs Go Dating alongside Gemma Collins, London Hughes and Sam Thompson.
But, despite being signed up to the E4 show, The Sun Online revealed that Mike was secretly dating Ex On The Beach star Megan McKenna.
The reality stars endured a rocky relationship until breaking up last year.
Mike’s death is Love Island’s second tragedy after the passing of Sophie Gradon, who starred on the 2016 season, last year.
More to follow.
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