Ian Smith is leaving ‘Neighbours’ after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Anne Charleston will rejoin ‘Neighbours’ to play Madge, as part of an exit storyline for Harold Bishop. It comes as actor Ian Smith has announced he has terminal cancer and is leaving the show.
“I found out a few months back that I have cancer,” Smith told Australian news show 10 News First. “I have a very aggressive, non-fixable cancer. They expect me to die.”
In a statement from the show’s production company, the programme-makers said “Ian first played Harold in 1987 and it’s been a huge privilege to welcome him back to the show over the years.”
“We’re also thrilled to announce that Anne Charleston will be joining Ian on set for some of his last scenes.
“In what context Anne will appear is yet to be revealed, but to have the iconic couple reunited will be one final treat for fans.”
Adding: “Erinsborough won’t quite be the same again, but rest assured that Harold is set to have a send-off fit for Ramsay Street royalty.”
Neighbours airs on Prime Video in the UK, on Roku in the US and on Network 10 in Australia.
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