Trending Now - Mel Schilling, Host of 'married at First Sight,' Passes Away at 54

WHO:

Schilling's husband is Gareth Brisbane.

Mel Schilling, relationship coach on the reality show Married At First Sight

Schilling's family

Schilling's husband

WHAT:

Gareth Brisbane announced Schilling's death in an Instagram post.

Mel Schilling has died at the age of 54.

Schilling was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023.

Schilling's family confirmed her death with a statement published by the Press Association.

Schilling's husband stated that she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love."

WHEN:

Mel Schilling died on March 24th, 2026.

Schilling was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023.

WHY:

The cause of death was colon cancer, which had spread according to Schilling's recent statements.

HOW:

Brisbane wrote that she "passed away peacefully Tuesday, surrounded by love."

Schilling's family confirmed her death through a public statement.

(UPDATED March 24, 2026 17:55 UTC)

Gareth Brisbane announced the death of his wife, Schilling, in an Instagram post yesterday. He shared that she "passed away peacefully Tuesday, surrounded by love." The news has touched many hearts as friends and fans remember her legacy.

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(UPDATED March 24, 2026 15:54 UTC)

Mel Schilling, the beloved relationship coach from the reality show Married At First Sight, has died at the age of 54, with her family confirming the news in a statement released by the Press Association. Schilling had been battling colon cancer since her diagnosis in 2023, and her husband shared that she "passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love." The cause of death was attributed to colon cancer, which had unfortunately spread, according to her recent statements.