Hallmark Movie Star Michael Heslin Dies on Birthday Getaway; Lawsuit Claims His Death Could Have Been Prevented
Sept. 22, 2025, Published 4:25 p.m. ET
Michael Heslin, a beloved Hallmark movie star, tragically passed away during his birthday getaway in Las Vegas. Now, a new lawsuit alleges that his death could have been prevented, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Incident at Javier’s Restaurant
In June, Heslin collapsed at Javier’s restaurant located inside the ARIA Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. He was accompanied by his husband, Scotty Dynamo, and some friends at the time. According to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Dynamo, the restaurant staff failed to provide necessary aid as Heslin showed obvious signs of a medical emergency.
Details of the Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that the restaurant employees not only stood by as Heslin’s condition worsened but also forcefully interfered when a diner attempted to perform CPR on the actor. Despite the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) on site, it was never retrieved during the emergency.
Moreover, Heslin’s friends reported being forcibly removed from the restaurant amid the chaos. The suit also states that restaurant staff threatened patrons with arrest when they tried to help and demanded that videos taken of the incident be deleted.
The lawsuit lists five counts against the defendants, including wrongful death, loss of consortium, negligence, negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision, as well as gross negligence.
Seeking Justice and Damages
Dynamo is pursuing damages exceeding $30,000 to cover funeral expenses and punitive damages, asserting that Heslin’s death was a direct and proximate result of the defendants’ actions and omissions.
Michael Heslin’s Passing Announced
On July 5, 2025, Dynamo took to Instagram to announce the heartbreaking news of his husband’s death at the age of 30. He explained that Heslin died “from an unexpected cardiac event after a week-long battle in the hospital.” Dynamo added, “Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened.”
Remembering Michael Heslin
Dynamo fondly remembered Heslin as “the sweetest, most caring, and loving man on earth,” who inspired everyone around him to become better versions of themselves. “He moved through life with such ease and confidence,” Dynamo said, “and no matter how difficult things got, we knew there was nothing we couldn’t overcome with Mike in our corner.”
Starting a Family and Legacy
Before his untimely death, Heslin and Dynamo—who married in November 2023—were in the early stages of starting a family. In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was launched to assist with funeral costs and has raised over $80,000 as of September 22.
Heslin, who was an organ donor, had built a notable acting career since his debut in the 2014 Showtime series 7 Deadly Sins. His credits also include appearances in two episodes of the Paramount+ series Yellowstone, the Hallmark TV movie The Holiday Proposal, and the TVLand series Younger alongside Hilary Duff.
Michael Heslin’s fans, friends, and family continue to mourn his loss while seeking answers and accountability through the ongoing lawsuit.
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