Mel Schilling's husband gives update on new life with their daughter: 'Would be so proud'

Gareth Brisbane, the husband of the late television personality Mel Schilling, shared a tribute on their wedding anniversary. He noted that he and their daughter are healing in Bali and expressed pride in his daughter's growth.
Why it matters
The story provides a human-interest update on a public figure's family following a high-profile loss, resonating with fans of the late expert.
Mel Schilling's husband, Gareth, has posted a sweet tribute to his late wife on their wedding anniversary. Source: Instagram/Mel Schilling Mel Schilling's husband has paid tribute to the late Married At First Sight expert on their wedding anniversary.
The 53-year-old tragically died earlier this year after a years-long cancer battle that started in her bowel and eventually metastasised to other parts of her body, including her brain.
She left behind her husband, Gareth Brisbane, and her young daughter, Maddie.
Gareth has marked the bittersweet moment they tied the knot nearly a decade ago in a sweet message on Mel's Instagram page.
"Hard to reconcile that the anniversary of the happiest day of my life could become one of the saddest," he said.
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