Mi querida Mel, I am struggling to find the words, because none of them feel big enough for what I feel right now. My heart is shattered. I feel so incredibly grateful for the time we shared last week… to look you in the eyes, to hold your hand, and to say the things that truly mattered. That is a gift I will carry with me for the rest of my life. You were so much more than a colleague. You were a constant, a guiding force, and to me, someone I admired and learned from — like a big sister, a woman of immense heart, wisdom, and generosity. You welcomed me from the very beginning and made me feel at home in a space that could have felt overwhelming, always kind and generous with your light. That is who you were. What we shared—on and off screen—was real, and I will treasure it always. Thank you for your friendship, your laughter, your strength, and your unwavering belief in love. You will be deeply, deeply missed… but never forgotten, Chica. Holding Gareth, Maddie, and your beautiful family forever in my heart. Con todo mi amor, Alessandra 🤍