Sheridan Smith: Mike Thalassitis’ death should be a wake up call By Press Association March 16 2019, 10:17 pm March 16 2019, 10:17 pm Share Sheridan Smith: Mike Thalassitis’ death should be a wake up call Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/entertainment/tv-film/1701558/sheridan-smith-mike-thalassitis-death-should-be-a-wake-up-call/ Copy Link Sheridan Smith said the death of Mike Thalassitis made her feel ill (Yui Mok/PA) Sheridan Smith has said the death of former Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis should be a “massive wake up call”. Writing on Twitter, the Cleaning Up star, 37, said she had been left feeling ill by the news of the reality star’s death. The Bafta award-winner asked fans to reach out to their friends, even those who might outwardly appear confident and happy. This should be a massive wake up call, I feel sick, reach out, sometimes to the most confident friend 🙏🏼 we can only learn & try to change 🙏🏼❤️ https://t.co/L2fsYx1d6A— Sheridan Smith (@Sheridansmith1) March 16, 2019 “This should be a massive wake up call,” she said. “I feel sick, reach out, sometimes to the most confident friend. We can only learn & try to change.” Smith has spoken about her experience of mental illness. She suffered a breakdown following the death of her father Colin from cancer in 2016. Thalassitis, a semi-professional footballer, died on Friday, his management confirmed.