By Kinta Walsh-cotton For Daily Mail Australia
10:03 30 Jun 2024, updated 11:18 30 Jun 2024
Married At First Sight New Zealand star Andrew Jury has died aged 33.
The builder was one of the original grooms from the first season, which aired in 2017 when he was 26-years-old.
His co-stars Brett and Angel Renall and Benjamin Blackwell announced his shock death in a joint Instagram post.
‘It’s with the heaviest hearts we’ve come together to acknowledge the passing of Andrew Jury,’ their statement read.
‘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.’
Andrew was paired with bride Vicky Gleeson-Stokes, and while the pair stayed together during the finale, they split after filming ended.
He was based in Auckland when he landed his spot on the series, and described himself as an outgoing, charming and spontaneous person.
Warner Bros Discovery, which broadcasts MAFS in NZ, expressed its ‘deepest condolences’ to Andrew’s loved ones on Sunday, reported the New Zealand Herald.
‘WBD takes duty of care extremely seriously and has protocols in place regarding the wellbeing of cast and crew,’ a spokesperson of the company said.
‘All MAFS NZ contributors have access to mental health professionals throughout the process, including pre-screening, during production and after broadcast.’
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