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Mario Falcone thinks 'something happened' to pal Mike Thalassitis the night before his suicide

Mario Falcone has revealed his belief that something happened to Mike Thalassitis just before he took his own life.

Mike was found dead at the age of just 26 in a North London park back in March.

Former TOWIE star Mario, who has been open about his own battles with depression and suicide attempt, said Mike had told him that he was feeling better just before his suicide.

Mario, 31, told new magazine: "Losing Mike Thalassitis really hurt me because we used to talk loads. And he was the same age as me when I tried, so his death really hit home."

Mike Thalassitis took his own life in March (PA)
Mario Falcone and Mike Thalassitis (Instagram)

He believes something happened that triggered Mike's mental health problems in the days and weeks before his death.

Mario continued: "I remember speaking to him at an event last year and he said he was really struggling.

"We messaged and he wanted to go for lunch, but we'd just had [his son] Parker and I couldn't leave [his fiancée] Becky.

Mario once attempted to take his own life (Getty Images)
Popular Love Island star Mike Thalassitis dies just age 26

"But he told me it had got better, so his death was quite shocking.

"Something must have happened that week or night that triggered it."

Mario said he is now in a better place with his own mental health.

He added: "I still have anxiety and things I work myself up over, but I don't feel depressed.

He said fatherhood has helped his mental health (Instagram)

"My anxiety now is more over my son because I want to be a really good dad.

"I want to be the best for my son and for Becky. I do worry, but on the whole I'm in a good place and much happier. But that's down to Parker.

"I can have the s******t day then, as soon as I see him and he hugs me or gives me a smile, that whole problem becomes nothing."

If you are struggling and need help, the Samaritans operate a free phoneline open every hour of the day on 116 123. Alternatively, you can email jo@samaritans.org or visit their website to find your local branch

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