The mother of Love Island star Sophie Gradon has sent a heartfelt message of support to Mike Thalassitis' family after he was found dead aged 26.
Former Miss Newcastle, Sophie, was tragically found dead at her home in Ponteland in June last year, aged 32, after finding fame on the the 2016 series of the ITV reality show.
Mike, who appeared on the same television show a year after Sophie, was found dead in a woodland near his home in Essex on Saturday.
Sending love: The mother of Love Island star Sophie Gradon has sent a heartfelt message of support to Mike Thalassitis' family after he was found dead aged 26
Taking to Twitter, Deborah Gradon wrote: 'To #MikeThalassitis and his bereft Family. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the midst of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Love in your darkest hours.
'I'm walking the same road as the inconsolabe Mother of #SophieGradon.'
Deborah's message of support to the family of Mike Thalassitis comes after the inquest into Sophie's death was cancelled after her parents received a report.
The late star, who featured on the show's 2016 series, was found dead at her home in Ponteland, near Newcastle, on June 20 last year.
RIP: Mike, who appeared on the same television show a year after Sophie, was found dead in a woodland near his home in Essex on Saturday
Inconsolable: Taking to Twitter, Deborah Gradon penned an emotional message of support for the family of Mike Thalassitis
Tragic: Sophie Gradon, 32, who starred in the 2016 series of Love Island was found dead in her home near Newcastle, on June 20 last year
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