Mike Thalassitis funeral: Montana Brown breaks down in tears as Caroline Flack joins Love Island stars to pay tribute

Thalassitis' family led the procession in Southgate, north London
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Emma Powell5 April 2019
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Montana Brown broke down in tears as she joined a slew of Love Island stars paying tribute at Mike Thalassitis' funeral.

The reality TV star’s coffin was adorned with the word “Brother” as the hearse arrived at Christ Church in Southgate, north London on Friday afternoon.

Brown was supported by her boyfriend Elliott Reeder as she made her way inside the venue hours after posting a touching tribute to Thalassitis on Instagram.

Brown, who will read a speech at the service, shared a screengrab of Thalassitis with white paint on his face from a video call.

Support: Montana Brown with her boyfriend
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She joked he would call her a “cow” for posting the image, before telling followers he will “never be forgotten”.

Jonny Mitchell, who starred alongside Brown and Thalassitis on the ITV2 show, arrived hand-in-hand with his fiancé Danielle Zarb-Cousin.

Paying tribute: Zara McDermott, Ellie Brake and Samira Mighty
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Mitchell launched a petition in the wake of his friend’s death in March, calling on show bosses to overhaul the aftercare they offer to contestants on leaving the show.

They were also joined by fellow 2017 stars Amber Davies and couple Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt and Love Island presenter Caroline Flack.

Alexandra Cane, Ellie Brake, Samira Mighty and Zara McDermott from the 2018 series all arrived together.

Ellie O’Donnell, who referred to herself as a “dear friend” of Thalassitis after it was reported they had been secretly dating, was also in attendance as well as Rebekah Vardy and TOWIE stars Liam Gatsby and Mario Falcone.

Thalassitis died on March 15. He was 26.

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