‘Unexpected’ Max Schenzel Shares Tribute, Announces Father’s Passing
Max Schenzel of Unexpected fame recently shared tragic family news with fans on social media. He had lost his father. This followed a recent share he made detailing his father’s health. The Unexpected star also updated an earlier post to announce the tragic news.
Max Schenzel First Appeared On The Second Season Of Unexpected
Schenzel became known to fans of Unexpected after appearing on Seasons 2 and 3 of the show. He was introduced as the boyfriend of Chloe Mendoza and the father of her unborn child.
Following his time on the show, fans continued to follow Max on social media as he tried to forge a new path. Recently, during an Instagram Story, he shared the tragic passing of his father, Todd, complete with a photo collage.
Schenzel opened up the post writing, “R.I.P. Dad,” followed by a heart emoji. “Gone too soon. You will be missed dearly. I will walk this path knowing you are looking down on me. Time to make you even more proud.” He concluded the message with a middle finger emoji next to the word “Cancer.”
The tribute collage was filled with various moments of Max and his father’s time together. This included vacation photos, Max’s dad helping him with a bowtie, and a graduation photo. The scene was set to Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again.”
Max Also Shared A Carousel Post About His Father Back In April
Max also updated an Instagram post in which he talked about his father’s cancer diagnosis. He shared the date of his dad’s passing at the end, writing, “No matter what you’re going through… don’t quit. Show up anyway. R.I.P dad May 22, 2026.”
In the post, which originally came out in April, Max wrote, “Hearing my dad was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma changed everything overnight. It’s been the toughest thing I’ve ever had to face… mentally, emotionally, all of it. But in the middle of all that pain, I made a choice — I’m not folding.”
“We took a last-minute trip to Sedona, and honestly, it meant everything. Slowing down, being present, laughing, talking… I’m closer to my dad now than I’ve ever been. And that’s something I’ll carry with me forever. This season is heavy… but it’s also teaching me what really matters — time, love, and being there for the people who matter most.”
The carousel post opened with a childhood image of Max and his father. It was followed by images of Todd’s brain scan, as well as photos of him on vacation, at church, and what appears to be having dinner at a restaurant. The final photo was an image of Max, highlighting a message that “Because strength isn’t just built on good days… it’s forged in moments like this.”
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