Homage paid to Love Island star Mike Thalassitis after the death of his 26-year-old son

Love Island star Mike Thalbaditis was found dead near his home town today.

Fans went on social media to express their condolences after reports that the 26-year-old man died in a forest in his hometown of Esbad were reported.

The former League Two footballer has enjoyed a successful player career before becoming a reality TV star after attending the third season of Love Island in the summer of 2017.

Love Island star Mike Thalbaditis was found dead near his hometown of Esbad

The 26-year-old had a successful career as a professional League Two player before becoming a reality TV star after a Love Island appearance in the third season.

Shocked fans went on social media to pay tribute to the reality TV star as shocking news surfaced

Thalbaditis had just experienced a public breakup after a seven-month relationship with her compatriot Esbad star Megan McKenna

The news of his death comes just two months after the death of his best friend, Danny Cutts, on Christmas Eve.

Shocked fans visited social media to pay tribute to the reality TV star at the time of the news broadcast. A fan tweeted: "RIP Muggy Mike".

Another went to Thalbaditis's Instagram account to pay tribute, writing "Staying in Peace" below her latest post.

Thalbaditis was going through a turbulent public breakup with the star of The Only Way Is Esbad, Megan McKenna.