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Mel Schilling, Beloved Relationship Coach, Dies at 54

3/24/2026

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Mel Schilling, a 54-year-old relationship coach on Married At First Sight, died after her cancer spread.
Her husband Gareth said she died peacefully, surrounded by love.
Schilling underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy while continuing her work on Married At First Sight.
Tributes poured in from Channel 4 and friends, praising her advocacy for women and noting her impact on the show's success.

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Mel Schilling, a 54-year-old relationship coach on Married At First Sight, died after her cancer spread.
Her husband Gareth said she died peacefully, surrounded by love.
Schilling underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy while continuing her work on Married At First Sight.
Tributes poured in from Channel 4 and friends, praising her advocacy for women and noting her impact on the show's success.