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‘Lioness’ Actor Mike Heslin Passes Away at 30

Actor Mike Heslin, best known for his role as Polo on the Paramount+ original series “Special Ops: Lioness,” has passed away at the age of 30. His untimely death resulted from an “unexpected cardiac event,” as revealed by his husband, recording artist Scotty Dynamo, in a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday (July 6).

“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. Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened,” Dynamo wrote. He described his late husband as “brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel.”

Dynamo further shared, “He single-handedly carried me through multiple rounds of cancer. He was the first person everyone would call to share good news with, and he was the perfect person to call if they needed a shoulder to lean on or the best advice. 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 expressed how Mike moved through life with “such ease and confidence” and had the unique ability to uplift those around him. “No matter how difficult things got, we knew that there was nothing we couldn’t overcome with Mike in our corner,” he added.

The couple, who tied the knot in November 2023, were in the “early stages of starting a family” before Heslin’s untimely passing. Dynamo added, “You were the most generous and giving person. 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 launched to help cover Heslin’s hospital and funeral expenses.

Source: Getty Images, the New York Post