MIKE Thalassitis' friends are aiming to raise £25,000 towards his funeral.

A fundraising page on Go Fund Me is currently on £3,079 of £25,000 goal with money being raised so Mike's grieving family don't have to "face anything alone".

The Love Island star was tragically found dead last week at the age of 26.

The fundraising page has been shared by Love Island star Jack Fowler and explains that the family have only just held a funeral for Mike's nan.

The message on Go Fund Me reads: "Mike Thalassitis was a beloved son, brother, friend and good man to many people.

"As everybody is aware we all lost a brilliant person on March 16th. I'm sure that everyone here and all those that were fortunate enough to know Mike wishes that they had done or said something that could have changed this outcome and have helped him in so that this terrible tragedy did not befall Mike and everybody that cared for him"

"Mike's family were doing everything possible to come to terms with the death of Andy’s mum (Mike's Nan) before their youngest son was taken within days of each other. Mike’s family are hard working people experiencing a time of intense pain and suffering. Accordingly we are asking for all of your help so that they do not have to face anything alone."

"So we have created this as a collection so all of those who want to contribute can. We will give all donations raised to Mike's mum and dad to help fund his funeral costs and the rest given to a mental health charity of their choice."

Yesterday, we revealed that Mike's restaurant in Essex will still open in his honour as he was due to open The Skillet with his business partner Scott Neilson before his shock death.

His business partner confirmed the restaurant will still open after a "tough week" following Mike's shock suicide.

A statement on the restaurant's Instagram reads: "Just to address all the speculation. I would like to make it clear that we will be opening The Skillet when it is ready, it has been a tough week trying to continue to sort things out.

"However, Mike would've wanted this cafe to open, he spent everyday for the past couple of months working hard to make this place a success so we are pulling together to get this ready for everyone and especially for Mike.

"Can't wait to share it with you all, and I will announce the date of the opening shortly."

On Friday,, grieving fans of the Love Island hunk want a restaurant he planned to open renamed in his honour.

Flowers have been placed outside the venue by his heartbroken friends, as well as at the site of his death.

Mike had been planning to open up the restaurant in Loughton, Essex, along with Scott, who is also a former semi-professional footballer.

According to filings at Companies House the pair were about to open The Skillet, and an Instagram page for the restaurant had already been set up telling people that it was coming soon.

But supporters took to the page to ask that the place be named after Mike, who rose to fame on the 2017 series of Love Island.

One wrote: “Only an idea but maybe The Skillet should be called Mike Thalassitis or Michael Thalassitis?”

Another said: “Yes I agree it should be named after mike!!”

A third person added: “Change name to Thalassitis, respectful tribute to him.”

The restaurant was set to open on the high street and an Instagram post read: "1k followers in 48hrs.

"Thanks to everyone for following! Stay tuned over the next couple of weeks for more exciting updates."

Mike's cause of death has been confirmed after he was found hanged in a north London park.