Mel Schilling dies at age 54
Mel Schilling, a dating coach on the reality TV show Married at First Sight, died at age 54 after battling colon cancer that had spread to her brain. Her husband announced her death on Instagram, stating she passed away peacefully surrounded by love. Schilling had been with the show since 2016 and was diagnosed with colon cancer in December 2023.
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“Married at First Sight star Mel Schilling dies at 54”
“Mel Schilling, 'Married at First Sight' star, dies aged 54 - CNN”
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Her death was announced by her husband on Instagram.
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