gcreptile 11,060 Posted December 14, 2020 Okay, kill this thread if it's redundant, but I think Australian Daily Soap "Home and Away" is a total death trap, possibly because of cheap sets full of toxic plastic sets. Here's the proof: In 2001: Megan Connolly - drug overdose at 27. In 2006: Belinda Emmett dead of cancer at 32 - press link is obsolete, but it's noted on the forum. Right now: Johnny Ruffo, diagnosed with cancer at 29, now 32. In 2014: Tessa James has Hodgkin's lymphoma at 23, but survives. In 2016: Russell Kiefel, collapsed on stage and died shortly after. At age 65. In 2017: Jessica Falkholt, in a deadly car crash at 29 (she was dizzy because of the toxic fumes). In 2018: Catherine Godbold dead at 43 of cancer. In 2018: Cornelia Frances dead at 77 of bladder cancer. Also in 2018: Olivia Deeble, hospitalized with a brain swelling at 18. In 2019: Annalise Braakensiek, "found dead", in her home at 46. In 2019: Ben Unwin, "found dead" at 41. In 2019: Darius Perkins, dead of cancer at 54. In 2019: Joel McIlroy charged with assault, blames it on his Huntington's disease. In 2020: Dee Thomas has cancer at 54. In 2020: Mick Innes dead of lung disease at 67. And of course, Heath Ledger's suicide in 2008 because the cancerous fumes gave him depression. Also, here is a list, which is incomplete: https://home-and-away-soap-opera.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Home_And_Away_actors_who_have_died. Most of those actors/actresses get QOs, and it seems there are about 2 early deaths per year, so maybe it's worth paying more attention to this show. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,628 Posted December 15, 2020 Back in 2009 one of the storylines was actually about a cancer cluster in the town - be spooky if there was one in real life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,626 Posted December 15, 2020 9 hours ago, gcreptile said: And of course, Heath Ledger's suicide in 2008 because the cancerous fumes gave him depression. I thought this was, as with Owen Wilson's suicide attempt, Mary-Kate Olsen's pussy is a natural depressant? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted April 8, 2021 Home and Away director John Clabburn killed in a freak garden accident: https://www.fm104.ie/news/buzz/home-and-away-director-john-clabburn-has-died-following-a-freak-gardening-accident/ He cut himself off a tree with a saw and apparently injured his hand (cut it off?). He lost so much blood that he died from a cardiac arrest. I told you, this show is a curse. Edit: This one, of course, also wit QO: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14584305/home-and-away-director-john-clabburn-hedge-trimmer-sydney/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 377 Posted April 8, 2021 35 minutes ago, gcreptile said: Home and Away director John Clabburn killed in a freak garden accident: https://www.fm104.ie/news/buzz/home-and-away-director-john-clabburn-has-died-following-a-freak-gardening-accident/ He cut himself off a tree with a saw and apparently injured his hand (cut it off?). He lost so much blood that he died from a cardiac arrest. I told you, this show is a curse. Edit: This one, of course, also wit QO: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14584305/home-and-away-director-john-clabburn-hedge-trimmer-sydney/ Must of been a horrendous death poor bloke, agree the show really is cursed wouldn’t be surprised if Johnny Ruffo snuffed it in next few years as well only 33 but currently suffering from his 2nd Brain Tumour. Still there is always Alf aka Ray Meagher he seems to have been ancient forever thought he was past it in the 90’s when i watched Home and Away religiously, dip in occasionally now and he is still going, just looked he is ‘Only’ 76 thought he was older than that he will probably outlive them all, though saying that he has had heart problems recently too. Cursed everyone of them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,130 Posted April 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, Fergie86 said: Must of* been a horrendous death ............. Must have* or must've* 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted April 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Paul Bearer said: Must have* or must've* Or musta... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted June 20, 2021 Johnny Ruffo's brain tumour is now "stable": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9705611/An-emotional-Johnny-Ruffo-bravely-speaks-brain-cancer-battle.html Still, this seems to be a harder fight than the first one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted July 26, 2021 Crossposting the death of Dieter Brummer at only 45 years. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9825193/Dieter-Brummer-dead-Home-Away-star-known-playing-Shane-Parrish-dies-aged-45.html As it was a likely suicide, this is the second unnatural death related to the show this year. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genfærd 452 Posted July 27, 2021 Wow, I never thought much of this thread to even bother reading it. Glad I did. Clearly cursed. What the hell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,361 Posted July 28, 2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheila_Kennelly I was surprised to find that original Home and Away cast member Sheila Kennelly who played Floss is only in her early eighties as I had her down as being well into her nineties . To me she looked like she was well into her sixties in 1988! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted July 28, 2021 I see, the Daily Mail has picked up on the "curse": https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9828505/Home-Away-curse-takes-star-Dieter-Brummer-dies.html And I think I have to add some names the list, like Annalise Braakensiek. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted August 29, 2022 Johnny Ruffo update: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11156575/Johnny-Ruffo-fears-girlfriend-Tahnee-Sims-react-death.html He wonders how his girlfriend would react to his death... Lots of updates currently because he has a documentary airing right now. He has exceeded the life expectancy of people with his tumour by 2 years now. It was three years initially... so he does not have glioblastoma, it seems, but it's still terminal. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted August 31, 2022 Johnny Ruffo vows to be alive for Christmas: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11162463/Home-Away-star-Johnny-Ruffo-vows-alive-emotional-Christmas-milestone.html Seems there is some uncertainty? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted September 1, 2022 19 hours ago, gcreptile said: Johnny Ruffo vows to be alive for Christmas: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11162463/Home-Away-star-Johnny-Ruffo-vows-alive-emotional-Christmas-milestone.html Seems there is some uncertainty? what year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perhaps 1,429 Posted September 24, 2023 Worth mentioning that Johnny Ruffo's Instagram has now been dormant for over 2 months, the longest he's gone without posting. His girlfriend has not posted any update and occasionally posts bouquets of flowers on her story. Is the end nigh? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,060 Posted October 22, 2023 Another member of the "Home and Away" family has been diagnosed with cancer, Bruce Murray, key grip: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/24477160/home-away-bruce-murray-stage-four-cancer-soap/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tracy 2,461 Posted November 10, 2023 Johnny Ruffo dead: https://www.instagram.com/p/CzcmzgUBdZT 3 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted November 10, 2023 He did quite well to last as long as he did tbh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,628 Posted November 10, 2023 Very sad news. RIP Johnny. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,183 Posted October 14 On 22/10/2023 at 16:06, gcreptile said: Another member of the "Home and Away" family has been diagnosed with cancer, Bruce Murray, key grip: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/24477160/home-away-bruce-murray-stage-four-cancer-soap/ Bruce Murray reportedly dead: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-13956253/Home-Away-veteran-dies-cancer-battle-One-best.html 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,183 Posted November 26 Janet Kingsbury reportedly dead: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14129613/Play-School-star-Janet-Kingsbury-dies.html Played Mary Croft in the early 90s. Skippy and Play School, but all round actress. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites