Celebrities were among hundreds of mourners to gather for the funeral of tragic Love Island star Mike Thalassitis. The 26-year-old, who featured in the ITV reality show's in 2017, was found hanged in a park near his home in Edmonton, north London, last month days after the death of his greandmother. Love Island host Caroline Flack arrived at the funeral wearing all black, and a pair of round framed dark glasses. Love Island winner Amber Davies attended the service at Christ Church in Southgate, north London. with two female friends. Footballer's wife Rebekah Vardy, who is married to Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy and appeared on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here, was also among the early arrivals. She was wearing a black knee length dress, shades and a blazer. Love Island stars Zara McDermott, Ellie Brown and Samira Mighty arrived together. TOWIE's Shelby Tribble and Mario Falcone, and Mike's manager were also seen at the Anglican Church. Read More Top news stories today Love … [Read more...] about Tearful Love Island celebrities attend funeral of Mike Thalassitis
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Funeral for Love Island star takes place
The funeral of Love Island star and Kent footballer Mike Thalassitis is taking place in London today.Family, friends and fellow Love Island contestants are paying their respects at a ceremony in the capital after his death last month.The 26-year-old's body was found in woodland in north London after battling with depression in the months leading up to his death.Contestants who appeared with Mike on the ITV show in 2017 including winner Amber Davies, Camilla Thurlow, Jamie Jewitt and Jonny Mitchell and the show's host Caroline Flack were all at the service in Southgate, north London.The reality TV contestant, who played football for a host of Kent clubs including Margate and Ebbsfleet, was found hanged in woodland near Edmonton on March 15.Loved ones carried his coffin into the church and the order of service contained baby pictures with music from Phil Collins, Cat Stevens and Coldplay, The Mirror reports.His death has prompted ITV to review its aftercare policy for reality contestants … [Read more...] about Funeral for Love Island star takes place
Love Island’s Mike Thalassitis’ funeral: Celebs flock to pay tribute to reality star
LOVE Island Mike Thalassitis’ funeral saw a huge turnout of reality stars come to pay their respects. By Julie Turley/Published 5th April 2019 TRIBUTE: Many Celebs pay tribute to Mike Thalassitis at his funeral (Pic: SLASH NEWS) The nation was shocked when news broke out about Love Island’s Mike Thalassitis death – he was just 26 when he died.In the wake of his suicide many celebs called out for better aftercare for reality stars who have experienced such a sudden rise to fame.Today the Love Island cast united and many other celebs alike, flocking to his funeral in tribute.The funeral took place at Christ Church in Southgate. Related Articles Love Island urged to 'wake up' by cast as Mike Thalassatis found dead Mike Thalassitis talks candidly over 'Muggy' brand in unearthed interview before death Mike Thalassitis 'struggled' after Megan McKenna split after 'really falling for her' Many of his Love Island co-stars were in attendance. including a … [Read more...] about Love Island’s Mike Thalassitis’ funeral: Celebs flock to pay tribute to reality star
Mike Thalassitis funeral sees mourners gather to say goodbye to tragic Love Island star
MOURNERS will pay their respects to Love Island star Mike Thalassitis at his funeral today. Loved ones of the reality TV hunk, 26, are to gather at Christ Church in Southgate, North London, to say their final goodbyes. Mike, affectionately nicknamed Muggy Mike, was found hanged in a park near his home in Edmonton, North London. Reality star guests have been spotted arriving for today's service, among them was Rebekah Vardy, wife of Premier League star Jamie, and TOWIE's Liam Gatsby. Fellow Love Islander Montana Brown shared a heart-felt tribute to her pal on social media this morning. Posting a picture to her Instagram story, she wrote: "Wished today would never come". Just after Mike's tragic death Montana broke down on This Morning after revealing she didn't reply to the final text he sent her. Montana said: "I spoke to him two days before. But I’m kicking myself because he text me but I didn’t actually reply. I’m really bad on my phone. I wish I had replied." … [Read more...] about Mike Thalassitis funeral sees mourners gather to say goodbye to tragic Love Island star
Mike Thalassitis’ funeral to take place today as mourners turn out to say goodbye to tragic Love Island star
MOURNERS will pay their respects to Love Island star Mike Thalassitis at his funeral today. Loved ones of the reality TV hunk, 26, are to gather at Christ Church in Southgate, North London, to say their final goodbyes. Mike, affectionately nicknamed Muggy Mike, was found hanged in a park near his home in Edmonton, North London. Fellow Love Islander Montana Brown shared a heart-felt tribute to her pal on social media this morning. Posting a picture to her Instagram story, she wrote: "Wished today would never come". Just after Mike's tragic death Montana broke down on This Morning after revealing she didn't reply to the final text he sent her. Montana said: "I spoke to him two days before. But I’m kicking myself because he text me but I didn’t actually reply. I’m really bad on my phone. I wish I had replied." She wept, adding: "He just said: ‘How is it going girl, how are you?' I didn’t reply." BATTLING DEMONS The former semi-pro footballer had recently … [Read more...] about Mike Thalassitis’ funeral to take place today as mourners turn out to say goodbye to tragic Love Island star