Mike Thalassitis' mourning parents put an end to the funeral rush following FRAUD's statements

The heartbroken family of Mike Thalbaditis has closed a fundraising page set up to help pay for his funeral.

The star of Love Island was found hanged in a park near the house of his childhood, Saturday, March 16th.

He was only 26 years old.

Some of his close friends have launched a page on the crowdfunding gofundme website, with the aim of raising £ 25,000.

A press release on the page said: "The Mikes family was doing their utmost to accept the death of Andy's mother (Mikes Nan) before their youngest son was kidnapped a few days apart. Mike's family members are working hard As a result, we are asking all your help so that they are not alone in dealing with nothing.

"So we have created this collection so that all those who wish to contribute can do so.We will give all the donations raised to Mike's mother and father to help fund his funeral and the rest to a health charity. of their choice. "

A total of £ 4,815 was raised in just one day after 170 people were hired to help.

But the page no longer accepts donations at the request of Mike's heartbroken family.

A statement explained why it had been closed.

He said: "Thank you all for your generous donations so far." I spoke to Mike's family and, although they are grateful for all the support that his friends have brought, they asked to close the forum at that time.

"Be badured that the money raised to date will go directly to the family who wish to open a new page controlled by themselves in a timely manner.All benefits will then be pooled and donated to a mental health charity. their choice.

"Although this page was created by his close friends, they fear that fraudulent accounts may be activated by strangers using their name, so do not donate to another page until the family Immediate Thalbaditis makes an official statement next week or so.

"Thank you again for all your support during this difficult time.

"Help spread the word!"

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