Married At First Sight expert Mel Schilling has shared how she explained her colon cancer diagnosis to her nine-year-old daughter Maddie.

In a recent interview with Britain’s OK! magazine, Mel, who is an expert on both MAFS Australia and MAFS UK, explained that Maddie has “a nine-year-old’s version” of understanding what cancer is and its implications.
Mel Schilling made in her final years has been revealed, following her tragic death on Tuesday aged 54, after a long battle with bowel cancer.

She also praised her partner Gareth Brisbane, describing him as her “rock” through the difficult times.
“He’s gone through his own tough year as he’s had grief in his life, but has still been there for me,” she said.
It comes after Mel posted a series of photos showing the duality of her life as she continued to work while undergoing her sixth of eight chemotherapy cycles.
“THIS IS ME – for every moment of energy & vibrancy you see there’s an equal and opposite moment of fatigue & discomfort,” she wrote.

Mel said she regularly reminded herself that this chapter “is just that – one chapter in my life”.