MAFS AU: John Aiken left heartbroken after beloved mother dies

Married At First Sight star John Aiken has announced the death of his beloved mother, Wendy.

On Sunday, the 52-year-old Channel Nine presenter took to Instagram to express his deep sorrow and pay tribute to his mother with a touching post.

“Today I lost this wonderful woman. A wonderful mother and an inspiration to me. Lots of love Wendy. So thankful for you and everything you’ve given me and the boys,” he wrote.

In the photo, John can be seen smiling next to his mother as they posed for a picture together.

John previously revealed that his mother was very supportive of his endeavors on the show and she wasn’t afraid to give him some advice.

“The last text Mom sent me was to give me some feedback on some of my advice on MAFS!” he told earlier 9Honey.

‘She’s a big fan – and loves to criticize how we organize a wedding ceremony!’

He described her as a survivor who was strong-willed and fiercely independent.

“My mother raised all the boys with such grace and strength,” John said.

“Especially now that I’m a father of two and trying to do my best, I admire her more than ever.”

Of the many lessons Wendy taught her children, John cherished one piece of advice the most.

She told him to always rely on himself when faced with adversity and to look for solutions instead of complaining about problems.

This gave him a sense of independence, responsibility and self-reliance.