Married at First Sight star Ryan De Nino dies at age 40 as sister shares emotional tribute
Married at First Sight star Ryan De Nino dies at age 40 as sister shares emotional tribute
Connor McCrory Sat, August 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM UTC
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Ryan De Nino has passed away at 40 years old -Credit:Lifetime’s Married at First Sight
Ryan De Nino, who gained attention as a cast member on Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, has died at the age of 40.
A member of De Nino’s family told TMZ that his death occurred suddenly earlier this week in New Jersey. His relatives have chosen not to release information about the circumstances of the reality star's death at this time.
De Nino appeared during the second season of Married at First Sight, which aired in 2015. The reality series follows people who agree to marry strangers selected for them and meet their spouses for the first time on their wedding day. The news follows The Office star breaking her silence with a "shock" statement after a cancer bombshell.
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De Nino was 29 at the time he starred on the show and was described on the series as a businessman. During fiming he was matched with fellow contestant Jessica Castro.
Their first meeting took place at the altar, where they went forward with the marriage before cameras documented their attempt to build a relationship.
The pair remained together through the season and chose to continue their marriage when they reached the show’s Decision Day, the point at which participating couples determine whether they want to stay married or seek a divorce.
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Their marriage ultimately ended, and De Nino and Castro later divorced -Credit:Instagram
Their marriage ultimately ended, and De Nino and Castro later divorced.
News of De Nino’s death prompted a deeply personal tribute from his sister, Melissa DeNino, who remembered him for his sense of humor, devotion to those close to him and the connection they shared throughout their lives.
She penned, "Ryan was so damn funny and witty. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved. He had a huge heart, always. I can’t explain what it’s like to lose a sibling. Someone who’s been there from the beginning and shares the same memories. No matter what we were going through, I loved him immensely. Life as I know it will never be the same."
Her message focused on De Nino as a brother rather than the reality television personality viewers came to know a decade ago. In her tribute, Melissa described their lasting memories and complicated experiences that come with a lifelong sibling relationship.
De Nino appeared during the second season of Married at First Sight, which aired in 2015. -Credit:Peacock
De Nino’s season arrived early in the run of the American version of Married at First Sight, which had premiered the previous year. The program became known for documenting the unusual circumstances of newly matched couples attempting to turn marriages between strangers into lasting relationships.
For De Nino, the experiment brought public attention to a relationship that eventually came to an end after filming.
His family has otherwise kept details surrounding his death private.
No additional information about what led to his sudden death has been made public, and details about funeral or memorial arrangements were not immediately available.
Source: “AOL Breaking”
