Love Island stars pay tribute to Mike Thalassitis three years after his death

The former Love Island resident has shared photos and memories of Mike Thalassitis, who took his own life three years ago.

The Love Island stars paid tribute to Mike Thalassitis three years after his tragic death.

Montana Brown, who appeared alongside the 26-year-old on the ITV series, shared a snap of the two of them together as a tribute to the star.

Mike first rose to fame on the dating show series in 2017 and in 2019 took his own life.

Montana wrote: “Three years today, unbelievable. What a sweet and tender man left us so soon. I know he’s looking out and peace now, that brings. give me great consolation.”

“But on days like today, I will think about all the wonderful memories we shared.”

She also shared a list of all the things she’s grateful for and includes “mental health,” “positive thinking,” and “loving the people she has in her life.”

Montana shares the last text she received from Mike, who died by suicide after taking cocaine and drinking heavily.

Montana told The Sun: “He sent his friend a text, ‘Dude, I don’t think I’ll see you again. I don’t think I’ll see you again’.

Speaking on the Take Flight podcast, Montana explained: “A few days before his death… he said things like, ‘I’m really grateful that you recommended this book to me. [The Magic].

“I really appreciate you and, like, you’ve really gotten me out of this space-like thing and I just can’t thank you enough and I love you little by little.”

Marcel Somervile shared a snap of the two of them at a festival with the caption: “Always remember my brother!

Mike’s body was found in a park in Edmonton, North London in March 2019.

Montana told OK! that the former player “just wants a lover”.

“I really liked Mike and he was misunderstood. He had the bad boy type of personality on TV and all the girls had a crush on him – he was the Greek god,” she said.

One fan account wrote: “Today has been 3 years without a beautiful angel like this, if only he knew how loved he is.”

“Mental health is a serious matter, check in with your friends and family and remember to always be PERSONALITY”

Another wrote: “I can’t believe it’s been three years since you left us.”

Another said: “How come it’s been three years? I miss you, Mike.”

Many fans shared snaps of Caroline Flack and Sophie Gradon, both of whom took their own lives.

Fans were left devastated after Caroline took her own life while she was facing trial for assaulting her boyfriend.

The former Love Island presenter was found dead at his home in Stoke Newington, London in February 2020.

Sophie, who appeared on the show in 2016, died at the age of 32.

She hanged herself after drinking heavily and taking cocaine, according to an investigation.

Her boyfriend, Aaron Armstrong, shared the news on Facebook that he had found her body.

Months before her death, Sophie talked about her anxiety and depression.

Last year it was revealed that ITV bosses have put in place strict mental health regimens for the upcoming season.

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