Husband of Late Mel Schilling Shares Funeral, Bali Move Details
Gareth Brisbane, the husband of late Australian relationship expert Mel Schilling, shared an emotional update on social media this week, revealing details of her private funeral and the family's plans to relocate to Bali for a fresh start.
Schilling, a prominent dating coach known for her role on the reality series Married At First Sight, died on March 25 at age 53 after a battle with colon cancer that had spread to her lungs and brain. The family confirmed her passing shortly after, noting she was surrounded by loved ones, including her husband and their 10-year-old daughter, Maddie, at the time.
In an Instagram post, Brisbane expressed gratitude for the widespread support received since her death. "Maddie and I have drawn enormous strength from how so very loved she was and is," he wrote, alongside a montage of photos capturing Schilling's life. The post detailed the intimate funeral held on April 9 for family and close friends, which was livestreamed to relatives in Australia. Brisbane highlighted a poignant moment when Maddie delivered a speech she had written herself. "Every inch her mother's daughter and I couldn't be prouder," he said.
Following the ceremony, Brisbane and...