The surprising role on Blue Heelers that started Mel Schilling’s TV career as the dating expert dies from cancer aged 53

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TV star Mel Schilling, who has passed away from cancer, began her career with a surprising role that launched her into the spotlight to become a beloved part of Australian and UK television. The Married at First Sight dating coach died aged 53 on Tuesday after battling colon cancer for years. [{ "selector": ".wbaci-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 30px))", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1", "visibility" :"visible"} ] }]