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| Love Island star Mike Thalassitis left a notebook with messages to his family at the scene of his death, an inquest has heard. | Love Island star Mike Thalassitis left a notebook with messages to his family at the scene of his death, an inquest has heard. |
| The 26-year-old reality star and former footballer was found hanging in a park in Edmonton, north London, on 16 March. | The 26-year-old reality star and former footballer was found hanging in a park in Edmonton, north London, on 16 March. |
| His death sparked calls for improved aftercare for people who take part in reality TV shows. | His death sparked calls for improved aftercare for people who take part in reality TV shows. |
| North London Coroner's Court concluded on Wednesday his cause of death was suicide. | North London Coroner's Court concluded on Wednesday his cause of death was suicide. |
| Senior coroner Andrew Walker said Mr Thalassitis left messages "which clearly set out his intention that his life should come to an end". | Senior coroner Andrew Walker said Mr Thalassitis left messages "which clearly set out his intention that his life should come to an end". |
| Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown said Mr Thalassitis had been in a "dark place" in the months before his death. | Former Love Island contestant Montana Brown said Mr Thalassitis had been in a "dark place" in the months before his death. |
| Toxicology results showed there was cocaine, ethanol and paracetamol in his system at the time of his death. | Toxicology results showed there was cocaine, ethanol and paracetamol in his system at the time of his death. |
| 'Dearly missed' | |
| Mr Thalassitis' family paid tribute to their "wonderful son and brother" outside the court following the hearing. | |
| Reading a statement on their behalf, Dave Read, his manager and agent, said: "We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their kind messages and support during this very difficult time. | |
| "Today's inquest concluded the sad news at the loss of our beautiful son and brother. | |
| "Mike was a wonderful son and brother and will be dearly missed." | |
| Love Island said it would be offering further support and "bespoke training" to contestants in future. | Love Island said it would be offering further support and "bespoke training" to contestants in future. |
| With a career in lower league football, Mr Thalassitis joined the cast for Love Island in 2017. He was also filmed for the E4 show Celebs Go Dating. | |
| Producers of the ITV2 show paid tribute to him at the end of the opening episode of the new series, which aired on Monday night. | |
| Beneath a photo, a message on screen read: "In loving memory of Mike Thalassitis 1993-2019." | |
| Last year, a contestant on the 2016 series of the show, Sophie Gradon, died aged 32. An inquest into her death found she took cocaine and alcohol before killing herself. | |
| If you are struggling to cope, contact the Samaritans on the free helpline 116 123, or please click on this link to access support services. |