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Mel Schilling, a dating coach known for her role on the reality TV show *Married at First Sight* (both in Australia and the UK), has died at the age of 54. She had been a part of the show's cast since 2016. Schilling's death is newsworthy due to her prominent role in the popular reality series and her public battle with cancer. She was diagnosed with bowel cancer over two years ago, and recently revealed that the cancer had spread to her brain. Her husband announced her passing on Instagram. Her death has prompted tributes from colleagues, including *Married at First Sight UK* co-star Paul C Brunson, who remembered her as "fearless" and "deeply loved." Schilling's passing highlights the impact she had on the reality television landscape and the personal connection she forged with viewers and colleagues alike.