Actor Mike Heslin, known for his roles in “Special Ops: Lioness” and “Holiday Proposal Plan,” has tragically passed away at the age of 30 due to an unexpected cardiac arrest. His husband, Scotty Dynamo, shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram last Friday. Dynamo revealed that Heslin had been hospitalized for a week before his untimely death.
Dynamo, a DJ and musical artist, expressed his shock and grief over the sudden loss of his husband, who he described as his “best friend” and “soulmate.” He noted that Heslin was in excellent health, and the sudden cardiac arrest left the doctors baffled. Dynamo shared a series of photos on Instagram, chronicling their life together, including moments from their wedding day.
In his tribute, Dynamo praised Heslin as a “brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel.” He credited Heslin for his unwavering support during his multiple bouts with cancer, describing him as a reliable source of comfort and wisdom. Dynamo’s grief was palpable as he expressed his wish to trade places with his late husband if he could.
The couple had been in the early stages of planning a family, with Heslin expressing his desire to become a father. Dynamo concluded his heartfelt tribute with a quote from Shania Twain’s song, promising to love Heslin “forever and for always.”
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to cover the funeral and hospital expenses for Heslin. His last social media post, showing him and Dynamo by a pool, displayed no signs of ill health, adding to the shock and confusion surrounding his sudden death.
Heslin’s passing has left family, friends, and fans in disbelief. Many expressed their condolences and support for Dynamo on social media, with one commenter describing the news as “incomprehensible.”
Sudden cardiac arrest, characterized by an abrupt cessation of heart function, is a leading cause of death among young athletes, according to the National Institutes of Health. However, it remains relatively rare. In a similar incident in July 2023, LeBron James’ then-18-year-old son suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball practice, later attributed to a significant congenital heart defect.