Mike Aktari was a celebrity in his own right in one of the highly successful reality TV shows of the 2010s. He starred in 3 seasons of the reality show Jerseylicious which aired on the Style Network. Although not part of the main cast, he has appeared on the show regularly, which has endeared him to fans and fans of the show everywhere.
Aktari was also known for dating two of Jerseylicious’ main characters and, interestingly, his stint on the show ended after he broke up with one of the show’s stars. He eventually slipped off the media radar after leaving the show and many continued to wonder what had become of this beloved reality TV star. Apart from being a television star, Mike Aktari was also a personal trainer and it is believed that he returned to that career when his stint at Jerseylicious came to an end.
Biography – Who was Mike Aktari?
Mike Aktari was born in 1989 in Westbury, a village in Nassau County in the US state of New York. Information about his early studies and upbringing continued to elude the media. There is also little information about his family life, parents and siblings. However, he is known to have at least one younger sibling.
Aktari remained largely unknown and unpopular until 2010 when he made his television debut with the reality show Jerseylicious. The series was based on the lives of 6 stylists working in different salons located in Green Brook Township, New Jersey.
The show first aired in March 2010 on the now-defunct Style Network. Mike Aktari featured in seasons 2, 3, and 4 of the show from 2010 to 2012 and his appearance on the show centered around his relationship with one of its main stars.
Wife or girlfriend, was he married?
Mike Aktari has never been married in his life. However, being a very attractive and desirable man, he never ran out of dating options. In fact, he was considered by many to be the most handsome man on the show and he indeed put his good looks to good use.
Her most important relationship was with OliviaBlois Sharpe, makeup artist and one of the main characters in the reality series. The pair reportedly first met via Facebook, but it’s still unclear when they officially started dating. Their relationship lasted 3 years between 2010 and 2012.
Mike Aktari was also known to have dated another Jerseylicious star, Tracy DiMarco-Epstein. The duration of their relationship remains unknown, but it is known that they separated before the start of the show.
Was he gay?
Aktari’s sexuality was never a topic of debate as he was well known for being straight. A look into his dating history proves enough that the former TV star was very into women. There is no record of his involvement in a same-sex relationship and he has never made any proclamations to suggest it.
How did he die?
Mike Aktari’s death occurred on March 13, 2017, when he was 28 years old. He is believed to have died in his hometown of Westbury, New York, on Long Island.
There were initial reports from police that no foul play was involved in his untimely death. Toxicology tests were carried out to determine the real cause of his death, but the results of these tests have not been made public. These gave rise to rumors that he may have died of an overdose. It was also reported that he suffered from some form of illness during his final days. His death was widely attributed to “unknown causes”.
Aktari’s former lover, Olivia Blois Sharpe, shared a touching tribute in her honor via social media. She also posted photos of some of their best times together during their relationship. His younger brother is also said to have penned a heartfelt tribute in memory of the Jerseylicious star.
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