**Hallmark Movie Star Michael Heslin Dies on Birthday Getaway; New Lawsuit Alleges Restaurant Staff Neglected to Provide Aid**
*Published: September 22, 2025, 4:25 p.m. ET*
Michael Heslin, known for his roles in Hallmark movies and popular TV series, tragically died during his birthday trip to Las Vegas in June 2025. A new wrongful death lawsuit claims that his death could have been prevented, revealing troubling details about the response from staff at Javier’s restaurant in the ARIA Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip.
### Details of the Incident and Lawsuit
According to the lawsuit filed by Heslin’s husband, Scotty Dynamo, Heslin collapsed at the restaurant while dining with his husband and friends. The lawsuit alleges that restaurant staff failed to assist as Heslin exhibited clear signs of a medical emergency. Instead, they reportedly “forcefully interfered” with a diner who attempted to perform CPR on the actor.
Though the restaurant had an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site, it was never retrieved or used during the emergency. Friends of Heslin claim they were “forcefully removed” from the premises amidst the chaos. Additionally, the staff allegedly threatened to arrest patrons who tried to help and demanded that videos taken by guests be deleted.
The lawsuit includes five counts: wrongful death, loss of consortium, negligence, negligent hiring, retention, training and supervision, as well as gross negligence.
### Announcement of Heslin’s Death
On July 5, 2025, Scotty Dynamo announced on Instagram the heartbreaking news of his husband’s passing at age 30. He explained that Michael died “from an unexpected cardiac event after a week-long battle in the hospital.” Dynamo emphasized that Michael was young and in perfect health, with doctors unable to explain the cause of his sudden death.
### Remembering Michael Heslin
Dynamo paid tribute to Heslin as “the sweetest, most caring, and loving man on earth,” who inspired everyone around him to become their best selves. “He moved through life with such ease and confidence and turned everyone around him into a better version of themselves,” Dynamo said. “No matter how difficult things got, we knew there was nothing we couldn’t overcome with Mike in our corner.”
The couple, who married in November 2023, had been in the early stages of starting a family before Michael’s passing.
### Support and Legacy
A GoFundMe set up to cover funeral expenses has raised over $80,000 as of September 22, 2025. Heslin was an organ donor, according to Dynamo.
Michael Heslin’s acting career included his debut in the Showtime series *7 Deadly Sins* (2014), appearances in two episodes of the popular Paramount+ series *Yellowstone*, the Hallmark TV movie *The Holiday Proposal*, and the TV Land series *Younger*, where he starred alongside Hilary Duff.
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This tragic story is ongoing as the lawsuit progresses and the entertainment community mourns the loss of a talented actor taken too soon.
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