SAD NEWS: British star d!es aged 39 from brain tumour as co-star wife left devastated
The TV star met his wife on the show and they share two children.
Married at First Sight star Adrian Szymaniak has d!ed aged 39 (Image: Instagram/Adrian Szymaniak)
Married at First Sight star Adrian Szymaniak has d!ed aged 39 following a battle with a brain tumour. He was diagnosed with grade four glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer, in July 2025. The reality star met his wife, Anita, on the third series of the Polish version of the dating show in 2018 and they went on to welcome two children. The couple renewed their vows in December 2025.
More than £500,000 had been raised to help Adrian fight the disease, but it tragically kept returning. Announcing his death, Anita wrote: “With great pain we inform that Adrian has passed away. In these extremely difficult moments, what matters most to us is silence, closeness and the chance to say goodbye to him among those nearest to him.”
Adrian and Anita met on the Polish version of Married at First Sight in 2018 (Image: Instagram)
Anita explained that Adrian’s funeral would be for family and friends only, and asked for no photos or recordings to be taken.
She continued: “We ask that Adrian’s departure and the pain of his loved ones not become the subject of media interest or an opportunity to create and distribute content. We don’t want anyone to build a message, interest or publicity on our suffering.
“We need now, above all, the peace and space, to say goodbye to Adrian with love, dignity and silence.”
“We thank everyone who respects our will, privacy and this particularly difficult time for us.
Anita added: “At this extremely difficult time for us, we also ask you to refrain from sending personal condolences, calls and messages. We need silence, peace and space to live this time with our loved ones.
“Thank you for understanding, respecting and respecting our need for privacy.”
Adrian spent his final weeks surrounded by his loved ones, receiving round-the-clock nursing care as his condition.
He underwent treatment and surgery after receiving his diagnosis, including radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Thanks to fundraising efforts, Adrian was able to access a privately funded treatment known as TTFields.
Bravely opening up about his brain tumour battle on Instagram, Adrian said: “I share my story because I have no other options, but also because I believe it can give someone hope.
“Instead of the daily sadness and regret, I choose to be grateful for every day.
“Instead of being helpless, I choose to fight and plan for the future.”
His close friend, Piotr Kęsik, paid an emotional tribute following his death, saying: “Today we say goodbye to a good man. Adrian was joyful, honest, cheerful, loyal.
He added: “I want to cry, but he probably wouldn’t have wanted that.”
