Mel Schilling’s death announced on This Morning after MAFS star was diagnosed with cancer

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24 Mar 2026 • 8:24 PM MYT
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  • Mel Schilling, the relationship coach from Married At First Sight (MAFS), has died at the age of 54.
  • Her death was announced on Tuesday, 24 March, following a cancer diagnosis.
  • ITV's This Morning, with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, paid tribute to the "bright and colourful" presenter.
  • Earlier in March, Schilling had revealed that her cancer had spread, including to the left side of her brain.
  • She had previously stated that doctors informed her there was "nothing further" they could do to treat her condition.

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