{"id":67610,"date":"2023-09-18T08:41:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/?p=67610"},"modified":"2023-09-18T08:41:46","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T08:41:46","slug":"mafs-shock-after-kind-and-genuine-star-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celeband.com\/entertainment\/mafs-shock-after-kind-and-genuine-star-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"MAFS shock after &#039;kind and genuine&#039; star dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/SEC_172157701-20f6.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Former Married At First Sight Australia star Trisha Stratford has been confirmed dead aged 72, by her colleague John Aiken.<\/p>\n<p>The clinical neuropsychologist starred on the programme from 2015 until her departure in 2020 and was pronounced dead by her fellow co-star on the morning of September 18.<\/p>\n<p>John, 53, announced her tragic death on Instagram with a heartbreaking post and caption that read: \u2018I\u2019m heartbroken and devastated that my friend and dear colleague Trisha has passed away.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We shared an amazing seven seasons of @MAFS together. She loved everything New Zealand, relationships, the All Blacks, the Black Caps, French wine and travelling the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I\u2019ll miss you, Tish. Thank you for all the memories. Jx.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>The show\u2019s network Channel Nine sent words of condolence to Stratford\u2019s family in a statement that read: \u2018We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Dr Trisha Stratford.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to her family and those closest during this difficult time.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Former contestants and stars of the series \u2013 that saw strangers marry each other on their first meeting \u2013 flooded the internet with tributes for the late expert. <\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Sobinoff, who appeared in both series six and seven of the reality dating show, shared: \u2018She was so genuine and so kind to me. She was so bright and a safe space.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Season five\u2019s Sarah Roza said: \u2018Ohhh my gosh, this is such awful and unexpected news! Rest in peace, Trisha. You were ALWAYS just so lovely to me.\u2019 <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/themes\/metro-parent\/img\/fallback.png\"><\/p>\n<p>The late star from New Zealand first joined the series for their TV debut as one of the experts alongside John and Sabina Read.<\/p>\n<p>She announced that she was leaving the show in 2020 and shared a statement that said: \u2018After seven seasons of Married At First Sight, I have decided to step back from the television series to focus on my writing, research and neuropsychotherapy.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The program provides a platform for an ongoing conversation on relationships, and I wish the program continued success and hope future participants find everlasting love.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>This is a breaking news story, more to follow soon\u2026<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>Check back shortly for further updates.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page \u2013 we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more stories like this, check our<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>entertainment page.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Metro.co.uk Entertainment on Twitter and Facebook for the latest celeb and entertainment updates.<\/strong> <strong>You can now also get Metro.co.uk articles sent straight to your device. 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