You meet a lot of people in my line of work. Rarely do those people leave such a lasting impression that you tell your friends and family about them. But with Mel Schilling, I couldn’t help myself. She was like sunshine. And if you were lucky enough to feel her light on you, you wanted to share it with as many people as possible.
On Tuesday, the Married at First Sight dating coach died aged 54 after being diagnosed with cancer in December 2023. Her husband, Gareth, announced the tragic news on Instagram, writing that she had “passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love”. He added: “To most of you, she was Mel Schilling – matriarch of MAFS and queen of reality TV. To Maddie and me, she was our wee Melsie: an incredible mum, role model, and soulmate.”
