The cast of Married At First Sight New Zealand is grappling with the sudden death of Andrew Jury, who passed away at the age of 33. Andrew, a key figure in the show’s 2017 series, was better known for his engaging and lively personality.
Andrew’s co-stars, Brett and Angel Renall and Benjamin Blackwell, confirmed the news in an emotional statement. It’s with the heaviest hearts we’ve come together to acknowledge the passing of Andrew Jury. We had the absolute pleasure of filming and participating in a show which leaves us intricately linked for a lifetime. Despite his struggles, Andrew was always friendly and the life of the party during our shared experience and he really valued his time on the show. At this time our entire cast wish to send our deepest condolences and love to his family – Ben, Angel, Brett, Vicky, Haydn, Lacey, Claire, Dom, Aaron, Luke, Belinda.
Penned Tributes Honoring Andrew’s Memory
Andrew Jury, fondly remembered as a charismatic and welcoming individual, had experienced struggles but was always seen as the heart of any gathering during his time on the show. The heartfelt message from his castmates underscores how much he valued that period in his life.
A Journey with Challenges
Andrew was originally paired with Vicky Gleeson-Stokes on Married At First Sight NZ. While they ended their relationship soon after the season concluded, Andrew later questioned if genuine connections were pursued by matchmakers. He highlighted feeling mismatched and expressed concerns over filming conditions.
Support from Warner Bros Discovery
The creators of Married At First Sight New Zealand, Warner Bros Discovery, extended their deepest condolences to Andrew’s family and friends. They emphasized their commitment to duty of care by stating: WBD takes duty of care extremely seriously and has protocols in place regarding the wellbeing of cast and crew.
They also noted that all contributors have access to mental health professionals throughout the show’s process.
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