Love Island star, Mike Thalassitis found dead at the age of 26

Love Island reality star, Mike Thalassitis who found fame on the 2017 series of the ITV show has died aged 26.

The television star and former footballer's cause of death has yet to be released.

Prior to competing on Love Island in 2017, Thalassitis was a semi-professional soccer player in England. He also appeared on the British reality show Celebs Go Dating.

According to the BBC, Thalassitis was previously in a relationship with The Only Way Is Essex star and country singer Megan McKenna. The pair were together for seven months before calling it quits last year.