Neighbours star Janet Andrewartha dies
Andrewartha's character was the mother of Stephanie (Carla Bonner), Felicity (Holly Valance), and Michelle (Kate Keltie), and was married to Joe (Shane Connor), for around 20 years from 1999.
Sunday 28 July 2024 09:55, UK
Neighbours actor Janet Andrewartha, known for her role as Lyn Scully, has died aged 72.
Announcing her death on Instagram, the official account for the soap wrote: "Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha.
"Beloved by viewers for her role as Ramsay Street's Lyn Scully, Janet will be remembered for her wide body of work."
Her character was the mother of Stephanie (Carla Bonner), Felicity (Holly Valance), and Michelle (Kate Keltie), and was married to Joe (Shane Connor), for around 20 years from 1999.
Her co-star Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan Kennedy, said: "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."
Underneath the post, Stefan Dennis, known for playing mean businessman Paul Robinson in Neighbours, wrote: "So very upset to lose the lovely Janet.
"As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure to work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl."
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Prisoner and Neighbours star Colette Mann said she was "shocked to hear this news".
She added: "I can only echo Jackie's words about Janet... brilliant, crazy in the best way, a good friend and great colleague."
Andrewartha was also known for her role in Prisoner Cell Block H.