Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha has died aged 72.
The actress was best known for playing Lyn Scully on the Australian soap from 1999 until 2006, and then made sporadic returns to the show up until 2019.
He death was announced on Sunday, with the show’s official Instagram account sharing a tribute.
‘Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha.’ the post began.
‘Beloved by viewers for her role as Ramsay Street’s Lyn Scully, Janet will be remembered for her wide body of work, which includes her memorable turn as Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H. Janet had many friendships at Neighbours and one of her most enduring bonds was with Jackie Woodburne, who shared the following words: “Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman. Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day.”
‘Our thoughts are with Janet’s family and loved ones at this time.’
The actress was best known for playing Lyn Scully on the Australian soap
Actor Stefan Dennis, who plays Paul Robinson on the long-running series, shared a tribute of his own.
Commenting on the post, he wrote: ‘So very upset to lose the lovely Janet. As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl.
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Colette Mann, who played Sheila Canning from 2012 until 2022, shared: ‘I was so shocked to hear this news yesterday and I can only echo Jackie’s words about Janet … brilliant, crazy in the best way , a good friend and great colleague. Vale Ms Janet my friend.’
The Herald Sun newspaper also reported she passed away peacefully in Melbourne on Friday with her daughters Eloise and Sarah by her side.
As Lyn Scully on Neighbours, Andrewartha was the mother to on-screen daughters Stephanie Scully, played by Carla Bonner, Felicity Scully, played by Holly Candy (formerly Holly Valance) and Michelle Scully played by Kate Keltie.
Born in 1951, she started her working life as a music teacher and then decided to train as an actor, graduating from the National Theatre in Melbourne in 1979.
Her Neighbours co-stars have paid tribute to the actress, who joined the show in 1999 (Picture: Fremantle Media/ Shutterstock)
She also appeared in the series Prisoner (Picture: Fremantle Media/ Rex/ Shutterstock)
One of her earliest TV roles was in Carson’s Law in 1983.
The following year she joined the cast of Prisoner, playing Reb Kean for 94 episodes.
Over four decades she also worked in numerous theatre productions with the Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox Theatre Company.
The actress appeared on the TV drama Safe Home last year, with her most recent project being the series Fake, starring Asher Keddie.
