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MAFS Star’s Final Words to Schilling
John Aiken mourns Mel Schilling, a beloved MAFS star and new mother who fought cancer courageously and inspired many during her illness, with no treatment options left.
- On Tuesday, Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling passed away at age 54 following a three-year cancer battle. Her husband, Gareth, confirmed the death on Instagram, paying tribute to his soulmate and their daughter, Maddie.
- Schilling was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, initially receiving the all-clear before the disease metastasized to her lungs and brain. She continued filming despite her terminal condition, earning admiration for her courage.
- Fellow MAFS expert John Aiken visited Schilling last week, recalling how he told her she "made a difference" to people worldwide. Aiken remembered his co-host would "sing and dance" on set, embodying strength despite her private struggle.
- Tributes flooded in from broadcasters and colleagues; This Morning hosts Deeley and Ben Shepard interrupted their live broadcast to honor Schilling. Michael Brunelli and Natalie Appleton, former co-stars, also expressed devastation at her passing.
- Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer UK, lauded Schilling's openness about her diagnosis, noting it helped raise vital awareness. Edwards emphasized someone is diagnosed with bowel cancer every 12 minutes in the UK, urging people to seek medical advice.
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John Aiken reveals “Married at First Sight” costar Mel Schilling's last conversation with him just before her death at age 54
John Aiken recalled the last time that he spoke with his "Married at First Sight" costar Mel Schilling before she died.Mel Schilling and John AikenCredit: Faith Moran/WireimageJohn Aiken is revealing the last conversation he had with his Married at First Sight costar Mel Schilling.The relationship expert, 55, reflected on Schilling's death at 54 and recalled the last time they saw one another while speaking on Australia's A Current Affair progra…
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John Aiken's tribute to Mel Schilling
MAFS' John Aiken's video tribute to Mel Schilling.
'My partner in crime': John Aiken talks about Mel Schilling on 'Today'
Mel Schilling, relationship expert on Nine’s Married at First Sight, has died aged 54 following a battle with cancer. Schilling’s husband, Gareth Brisbane, confirmed the news in an Instagram post on Tuesday night, sharing details of her final moments and reflecting on her life and legacy. This morning on Nine’s Today, her MAFS co-expert, John Aitken, spoke emotionally about his former colleague. “It’s a very sad day for me and everyone in the MA…
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