MAFS dating expert Mel Schilling dies from cancer aged 53 | 7NEWS
Mel Schilling, one of the dating experts on reality series Married At First Sight, has passed away from cancer at the age of 53.
7news.com.auI don’t have real-time access to verify the very latest funeral details right now. Based on recent reporting, Mel Schilling passed away on March 24, 2026, after a battle with terminal colon cancer, with tributes noting she died surrounded by loved ones. As of the latest updates, there hasn’t been an official funeral date publicly announced yet; families often share arrangements directly when ready.[5][6]
If you’d like, I can monitor reliable outlets and summarize any announced funeral details as they’re released, or help you set up alerts for updates from trusted sources. In the meantime, here are quick references to where the latest coverage has appeared:
- Independent: Mel Schilling death latest and tribute details[1][6]
- Mirror: Coverage of her illness and public response[3]
- Legacy: Obituary notice and remembrance information[9]
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