Married at First Sight star Ryan De Nino dies at age 40, cause of death yet to be revealed

His heartbroken sister shared the news on social media.

Emily Williams
The Nightly
Ryan De Nino appeared on the second season on Married at First Sight in the US.

A Married at First Sight star has died at the age of 40.

Ryan De Nino appeared on the second season of the US version of the reality show.

His heartbroken sister, Melissa De Nino, shared the news of his death on social media.

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“Ryan was so damn funny and witty,” she wrote.

“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.”

The touching tribute was accompanied by a series of images of the pair growing up and as adults.

The cause of his death has not yet been revealed and TMZ wrote that the family would not be releasing the details.

Then 29, De Nino found love on the show in 2015 with receptionist Jessica Castro.

The pair remained together once filming wrapped up; however, their relationship ended later that year and they were divorced.

Castro offered her condolences to her ex-husband’s family in a statement published by Page Six.

“I have not had contact with Ryan in years so I have/had no idea what his life entailed,” she wrote.

“However, I do send my sincerest condolences to his family during this very difficult time.

“I can not imagine what they are going through,

“May he rest peacefully.”

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