Actor Mike Heslin, known for his role in the TV series “Lioness,” passed away after suffering an unexpected cardiac event. His husband, Scotty Dynamo, shared the news on Instagram, expressing shock over Heslin’s sudden death. Dynamo described Heslin as a loving, selfless, and talented individual who had supported him through his battle with cancer. The couple had plans of starting a family and were discussing baby names before Heslin’s untimely passing. Dynamo also revealed that Heslin was an organ donor and had helped save the lives of four families after his death. Heslin’s longtime friend, actor Kimiko Glenn, also paid tribute to him on social media, sharing their 25-year friendship and many memories together.
Heslin was not just an actor but also a director, producer, and writer, having graduated from Boston Conservatory at Berklee. He co-founded the production house Well-Versed Entertainment and appeared in various TV shows such as “Younger” and “I Love You…But I Lied.” In 2020, he created, wrote, directed, and starred in the mockumentary series “The Influencers.” His most recent appearances were in the Paramount+ series “Special Ops: Lioness” and Lifetime’s “The Holiday Proposal Plan” in 2023. Heslin’s sudden death has left a void in the entertainment industry, with many expressing their condolences and memories of him on social media.
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