‘Married at First Sight’ Star Mel Schilling’s Cause of Death: What We Know So Far
The ‘MAFS’ dating coach has died at age 54.
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Mel Schilling, “Married at First Sight” dating coach, died from terminal colon cancer at 54.
Her husband described her peaceful passing and final loving message to her family.
Schilling was a prominent expert on both UK and Australia “Married at First Sight” series.
The Married at First Sight family has lost one of their own. As Parade reported, dating coach Mel Schilling has died at age 54.
News of her death comes about two weeks after Schilling revealed that she was battling terminal cancer. Schilling’s cause of death is from terminal colon cancer, over two years after she was first diagnosed with the disease.
“Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love,” her husband, Gareth Brisbane, of 15 years, shared in an Instagram post.
Brisbane went on to share a lengthy tribute to his wife on behalf of himself and their daughter Maddie.
“In her final moments, when I thought cancer had taken away her ability to speak, she ushered me closer and whispered a message for Maddie and me that will sustain me for the rest of my life. It took all of her remaining strength, and that gesture summed up our wee Melsie perfectly. Even then, her only thought was for Maddie and me,” Brisbane expressed as part of his post, which also included several family photos.
Earlier in March, Schilling revealed on social media that in December 2023, she was diagnosed with colon cancer after her doctor discovered a tumor the size of a lemon on her scan. Despite being able to remove the tumor and getting the all-clear from her doctor, in February 2024, her cancer returned.
After undergoing 16 rounds of chemotherapy and being told she qualified for a groundbreaking treatment, Schilling learned in December 2025 that her cancer had spread, and the doctors had done everything they could do for her.
Schilling spent years as a dating coach and expert on two versions of the Married at First Sight franchise. She was a staple on Married at First Sight UK and Married at First Sight Australia, offering advice to newly married couples.
Tributes have been pouring in for Schilling following her death, along with condolences for her family.
RIP Mel Schilling. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her husband and daughter.
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