Mike Heslin, the actor best known for his role in “Special Ops: Lioness,” has passed away at the age of 30.
His husband, Scotty Dynamo, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram Saturday, revealing that Heslin died from an “unexpected cardiac event.” Despite extensive medical efforts, doctors were unable to explain the cause of his sudden death.
“On July 2nd, my husband, best friend, and soulmate @mikeheslin passed away from an unexpected cardiac event after a week-long battle in the hospital,” Dynamo wrote.
He described Heslin as being in perfect health prior to the incident. “Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened,” he added.
Dynamo, a recording artist, called Heslin a “brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel” who supported him through his own battle with cancer. “He truly was the sweetest, most caring, and loving man on earth, and he brought out the absolute best in everyone who had the pleasure to cross paths with him,” Dynamo wrote. “He moved through life with such ease and confidence, and turned everyone around him into a better version of themselves. No matter how difficult things got, we knew that there was nothing we couldn’t overcome with Mike in our corner.”
He continued: “Michael, meeting you was the best thing to ever happen to me. You are my world. You are everything to me. When I felt you take your last breath, my heart shattered into a million pieces. If I had the power to trade places with you, I would do it in an instant. But I will take it one day at a time like you always told me to, and live every day in your honor.”
Dynamo also shared that the couple, who married in November 2023, “were in the early stages of starting a family” before Heslin’s untimely death.
“You were the most generous and giving person,” Dynamo added. “It brings me peace to know that, through your wish to be a donor, you have given the gift of life to four different families. I know that you are in a better place and that heaven has gained another angel.”
A GoFundMe page has been established to cover Heslin’s funeral and hospital expenses, raising over $58,000 as of Sunday.
“There are many ways to define a person and their impact, and Mike is many beautiful things to so many people. But the word we keep returning to is Helper. In that Mike spirit, it’s time for us to be the Helpers,” a message on the page reads.
Heslin recently appeared in two episodes of Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness.” The show paid tribute to Heslin on Instagram, writing, “We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mike Heslin. Our hearts go out to his friends, family, and his husband Scott at this difficult time.”
Heslin’s other acting credits include the TVLand show “Younger” and the Lifetime TV movie “The Holiday Proposal.” He also created, wrote, directed, and starred in the 2020 scripted mockumentary series “The Influencers.”