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Mike Thalassitis funeral: Montana Brown's eulogy delivers stern warning to reality stars

Love Island star Montana Brown's heartbreaking eulogy at the funeral of Mike Thalassitis included a warning to reality stars in attendance.

Montana spoke emotionally about her close pal who took his own life last month.

Before the service she was spotted flashing the eulogy in clear view as she attempted to hold back the tears.

Mike Thalassitis was brought into the church in Southgate, North London by family and friends (SWNS)

Now it has been revealed that towards the end of the speech she addressed her fellow Love Island stars.

Montana warned them they need to learn from this tragedy and change their ways to be "nicer, be kinder, more genuine" and she begged them to "check in on each other".

Mike Thalassitis who appeared in Series 3 of Love Island took his own life (ITV)

Mike Thalassitis funeral: Heartbroken friends cry as coffin arrives for tragic star  

She said: "The whole nation was shocked by this, and this isn't something you forget.

"I'm looking at everyone right here and asking you to change yourself, change how you live your life, change how you love your loved ones, and also change how you treat strangers.

"I can see a lot of reality faced in the room, please do not let this pass you by.

"It's so hard, the rejection, the competitiveness, the need to constantly look ok on social media.

"So let's learn from this. We're all in the same boat. We all go through the same stresses.

"Let's just be kinder, be nicer, more genuine, let's check in on each other, life's too short."

Montana Brown and Georgia Harrison (SWNS)

She also spoke about how much she loved Mike and the tragedy that he took his own life, the Mirror reports.

Montana said:"Mike I truly believe you exhausted every avenue to avoid this outcome as I know you knew you were loved by so many people.

"You're kind, you're generous, and sometimes very lairy, but that's the Mike we all cherish and love. I know there's people in this room who'd give anything to have you back.

"You were so misunderstood, and I feel privileged to have been your friend..."

Other stars at the funeral today included Love Island host Caroline Flack, WAG Rebekah Vardy, and Love Islanders Zara McDermott, Ellie Brown, Samira Mighty , Alexandra Cane and Amber Davies.

After it was over, Ellie took to Instagram to tell Montana she was taking the message onboard.

Love Island star Montana Brown was comforted as she entered the church (SWNS)

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She wrote: "The most beautiful and heart-breaking service. A day I will never forget and so many lessons learnt.

"Well done Montana... and all of Mike's brave friends and family.

"Sending you so much love and strength. Rest in peace Mike we all miss you. You are so loved."

Video: Love Island star breaks down talking about her friend Mike Thalassitis' tragic death - 14153234

Mike was found hanged at a park in Edmonton, North London three weeks ago aged just 26.

Mike is said to have battled depression in the months before his death, and had turned to therapy and self help books.

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