Following the devastating news that Love Island 2017 star Mike Thalassitis was found dead at the age of just 26 back in March, an inquest has ruled today (Wednesday 5th June), the cause of his tragic death.
A coroner has ruled that Mike's death was suicide, following a cocaine and drink binge. A toxicology report also showed anti-depressant drug Fluxotine in Mike's system at the time of his death.
It has also been revealed that Mike left a number of notes addressed to his family, which were found in his home by police in the back of his notebook. His family went on to confirm the contents showed Mike's intention of wanting to end his life.
PC Emma Clawson told the court, “I looked through the notebook it was a combination of a diary and letters and positive thoughts. At the back of the diary there were a number of notes addressed to his family.”
Mike, who appeared on Love Island in 2017 and Celebs Go Dating in 2018, was found dead in woodland near his Essex home on Saturday March 16th.
A Met Police spokesperson said at the time, "Police were called to a park near Latymer Way, N9 at 0928hrs on Saturday, 16 March to reports of a man found hanged.
"Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, aged in his 20s deceased.
"At this early stage, the death is not being treated as suspicious. Police are in the process of informing the man's next of kin. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
As the new series of Love Island kicked off on Monday 3rd June, ITV bosses dedicated the launch show to Mike, paying tribute to the former Islander at the end of the episode.
Sharing his cast photo from 2017, the tribute read, 'In loving memory of Mike Thalassitis. 1993-2019'.
Our thoughts are with Mike's family and friends at this difficult time. ❤️
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