'Love Island' Star Mike Thalassitis Found Dead, Aged 26

'Love Island' star Mike Thalassitis has been found dead age 26.

The Sun reports that the star was found dead in woodland near his Essex home yesterday afternoon.

The cause of death is currently unknown.

Entertainment reported, Dan Wootton, wrote: 'Devastated to hear of the passing of Mike Thalassitis. He was a good man and this is an atrocious waste of a young life. I spoke to Mike (who loved that I would still call him Muggy) on Thursday. He was grieving the loss of his nan'

Tributes from fans are already pouring in on social media.

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Topics: Celebs Go Dating, Love Island

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