Mel Schilling was best known for her role on the Channel 4 hit series Married at First Sight, where she worked as a relationship coach, offering guidance and support to the newly wedded couples . She first joined the Australian version of the show in 2016, before later appearing on the UK version in 2021 on E4.
Earlier this month, she revealed that her colon cancer, originally diagnosed in December 2023, had spread to her brain. Writing on social media, she said: “I will fight till my last breath and will be surrounded by the love and support of my people”.
She urged her followers that if “something doesn’t feel right, please get it checked out.”
“My MAFS Queen”
Fellow MAFS co-star Charlene Douglas was among those paying tribute, writing on Instagram:
“I’m both devastated and heartbroken to hear the passing of my MAFS queen and friend Mel.”
“Mel’s love for life, jokes and of course dancing will forever stay in my heart.” “Sleep in perfect peace Mel. Love you.”
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StandfirstTributes flood in honouring the life of the Married at First Sight star, who has died following a battle with cancer.
Married at First Sight Star Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54 following a two-year battle with cancer.
Her death was announced in a statement by her husband on Instagram this morning.
“Incredible mum, role model, and soulmate”
In a tribute, he wrote “I had 15 wonderful years with my soulmate, and it was the privilege of my life to be by her side.”
“If you can do anything to honour Mel, please live life to the full, love your people well, and try not to sweat the small stuff.”
He added: “To Maddie and me, she was our wee Melsie: an incredible mum, role model, and soulmate.”
Mel Schilling was best known for her role on the Channel 4 hit series Married at First Sight, where she worked as a relationship coach, offering guidance and support to the newly wedded couples . She first joined the Australian version of the show in 2016, before later appearing on the UK version in 2021 on E4.
Earlier this month, she revealed that her colon cancer, originally diagnosed in December 2023, had spread to her brain. Writing on social media, she said: “I will fight till my last breath and will be surrounded by the love and support of my people”.
She urged her followers that if “something doesn’t feel right, please get it checked out.”
“My MAFS Queen”
Fellow MAFS co-star Charlene Douglas was among those paying tribute, writing on Instagram:
“I’m both devastated and heartbroken to hear the passing of my MAFS queen and friend Mel.”
“Mel’s love for life, jokes and of course dancing will forever stay in my heart.” “Sleep in perfect peace Mel. Love you.”
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