Noosa real estate agent Tallon Pamenter linked to Netflix hit Apple Cider Vinegar
A lot has happened since the tragedy that inspired ‘Milla’s’ character in a hit Netflix series about ‘wellness warriors’ of the early 2000s.
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The former fiance of “wellness warrior” Jess Ainscough, who died of cancer and inspired Milla in Netflix’s hit series Apple Cider Vinegar, is now an award-winning Noosa real estate agent who found love again and was married in Italy.
Netflix’s hit limited series Apple Cider Vinegar follows the life of a ruthless Australian cancer con artist – Belle Gibson.
The show describes itself as a “true-ish story based on a lie”.
Another main character in the show is Milla Blake, played by Australian actor Alycia Debnam-Carey, who has confirmed Milla was based on the late Sunshine Coast “wellness warrior” Jess Ainscough.
Milla was also reportedly an amalgamation of other Aussie wellness influencers from the time.
Jess, who worked as an online editor for a magazine before being diagnosed with cancer and setting up her popular blog The Wellness Warrior, died just weeks before Belle Gibson was exposed as a fraud.
Her father, who lost his wife and daughter to cancer, Col Ainscough, has since spoken out against the hit Netflix show.
The marine surveyor said he was reliving the trauma as Netflix’s hit series Apple Cider Vinegar has used his daughter Jess’s tragic story to spin a narrative which is hurtful and untrue.
Jessica Ainscough known as “Jess” to friends, “Jet” to family and “The Wellness Warrior” to a global community of thousands, died surrounded by loved ones at 2.50pm on Thursday, February 26, 2015, on the Sunshine Coast.
According to a statement released by her family and fiance to the Sunshine Coast Daily in the week after her death, “Jess was 29 and looking forward to turning 30 in July and marrying the love of her life Tallon Pamenter in September”.
“Even on the final evening of her life she was giggling with friends full of love, positivity and shining those sparkly blue eyes,” the statement read.
“Her family held a private cremation ceremony on Monday March 2 to be followed by a public service on Friday March 6 on the Sunshine Coast.”
Jess Ainscough was diagnosed with a rare and deadly epithelioid sarcoma cancer in 2008. Doctors reportedly recommended she amputate her arm at the shoulder.
Instead she turned to unconventional methods such as juicing, eating an organic vegan diet, and daily coffee enemas.
Not only did she “treat” her cancer this way but she shared it online to thousands of followers and released a book.
This – along with Belle Gibson’s lies about treating her made up brain cancer with an organic, vegan diet as featured in her popular Whole Pantry app and cookbook – was portrayed in the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.
“Jess always embraced a positive and proactive attitude to her life and health,” her family said in the 2015 statement.
“Throughout almost seven years with the disease, Jess worked with some of the world’s best healers and oncologists undergoing both conventional and unconventional therapies.
“Conventional treatments at the beginning appeared to help temporarily.
“However when the cancer returned and doctors explained there were no real guaranteed options at that stage, Jess elected to devote herself to unconventional treatments which included Gerson Therapy for two years.
“While this did appear to help Jess immensely, after the devastation of losing her mother Sharyn to breast cancer in 2013, Jess’ cancer resurfaced once again and was confirmed in 2014.
“In the final 12 months of her life, Jess continued her dedicated quest to search for treatment options despite being told that her disease was terminal almost seven years earlier.
“Conventional treatment was tried again however was once more unsuccessful for Jess and her rare cancer.
“It has been speculated by people who have never met or treated Jess that, had she chosen to amputate her arm or undergo further conventional treatment, her chances of survival would have increased.
“Her treating oncologists do not agree with this uninformed view.”
Following her death her fiance and the “love of her life” Tallon Pamenter often took to his Instagram to share his devastation and unwavering support for her “wellness warrior” ways.
Now, Tallon Pamenter is an award-winning real estate agent at Noosa.
He joined Ray White Noosa and Sunshine Coast in 2018.
According to his agent bio online he is a commercial property consultant who has lived on the Sunshine Coast for more than 20 years and is a seasoned business owner with a decade-long success story in the retail, food and beverage scene.
“His strong work ethic and extensive experience have yielded impressive results in the commercial property sector,” the website reads.
“Awarded as a premier agent within the esteemed Ray White Group, Tallon’s achievements underscore his commitment to excellence. His proven track record and client-centric approach have cultivated strong relationships, resulting in a growing key clientele list, especially in the industrial and development sector.
“Tallon Pamenter is not just a real estate professional; he’s your trusted partner in navigating the Sunshine Coast market.
“Elevate your real estate experience with Tallon’s local expertise, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to delivering results.”
He has won the premier performer award every year since 2020.
Since losing his former “wellness warrior” fiance he has also remarried.
Tallon married his wife Tamsyn Wolfe at an intimate wedding at the stunning Tenuta dell’Alto in Puglia, Italy, with just 25 guests, in July 2023.
According to his Instagram he’s still passionate about “health” along with surfing, sailing, basketball, meditation, juices, lemon water, and “good times”.
According to his wife’s Instagram and LinkedIn she’s a soon to be mother who is passionate about “clean beauty, lifestyle, and natural wellness” as well as a digital content creator for “clean beauty, recipes, and mental health awareness”.
In the wake of the Netflix series Mr Pamenter has spoken to other media saying it was “untrue” and “offensive”.
He has been contacted for comment.
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