Sheridan Smith has branded Mike Thalassitis’s death a ‘massive wake-up call’ and has demanded change.
Love Island star Mike passed away aged 26, with reports that his body was found in a forest near his Essex home.
With tributes flooding in thick and fast, Cleaning Up actress Sheridan says we must learn from Mike’s tragic death, writing: ‘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.’
The 37-year-old also offered to try and help young people starting off in the entertainment industry in direct replies, adding on Twitter: ‘Anything I can do. I think we owe it to these kids who don’t know what they are getting into.’
Fellow reality television personalities have been sharing their condolences for Mike, who’s cause of death is yet to be confirmed, on social media.
Former Love Island co-star Chris Hughes has urged people to ditch Mike’s nickname ‘Muggy Mike,’ in the wake of the devastating news, with Amber Davies writing: ‘I am in utter shock. @MikeThalassitis you were one of the most genuine guy! I just can’t believe this! You’ll be missed so much you have no idea.’
Mike found fame in the Love Island villa in 2017 and a year later made an appearance on dating show Celebs Go Dating.
Before he shot to fame, he was a semi-professional footballer for Margate FC.
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