Beloved actress Janet Andrewartha, best known for playing Neighbours character Lyn Scully, has died.
Neighbours announced the news in a post on Facebook, saying everyone was “deeply saddened” by her death.
“Our thoughts are with Janet’s family and loved ones at this time,” the show said.
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Fans and former cast members have paid tribute to the performer, who was 72.
Fellow actress Jackie Woodburne, who plays teacher Susan Kennedy on Neighbours, described Andrewartha as “one of the finest actors of her generation” and “an extraordinary woman”.
“Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun,” she said.
“To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day.”
The former music teacher from Melbourne also played Rebecca “Reb” Kean in hit Aussie classic, Prisoner.
Andrewartha started her career as a music teacher before she rose to prominence in her television roles.
Outside of the small screen, she pursued a theatre career in the early 1980s and worked on numerous productions with the Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox Theatre Company.
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