Married at first sight star mel schilling dies at 54 after battle with cancer

Married at First Sight's Mel Schilling has tragically passed away at the age of 54 after a two-year battle with colon cancer that metastasized to her brain.

Schilling's family reveals peaceful passing surrounded by love

In an Instagram post, Schilling's family confirmed her passing, stating that she died peacefully today, surrounded by love. In her final moments, Schilling, who became a TV star and new mom at 42, whispered a message for her daughter Maddie and husband Gareth that will sustain them for the rest of their lives.

Schilling's family praised her resilience, noting that even during her grueling chemotherapy sessions, she never complained and never missed a day of filming Married at First Sight.

Channel 4, which airs both MAFS UK and MAFS Australia, expressed their deepest condolences to Schilling's family, calling her a