Rachael Carpani shared a post detailing her health struggles before her sudden death, which her parents described as a ‘long battle with a chronic illness’
Rachael Carpani’s family have announced the beloved actress has passed away after battling ill health for a long while. Rachael, known for her roles in Aussie soap Home and Away as well as TV show McLeod’s Daughters, passed away last week aged just 45, it was announced today. She shared a tragic social media post detailing her struggles before her sudden death on December 7.
She died after “a long battle with a chronic illness”, according to her heartbroken parents, who released a statement saying she slipped away “unexpectedly but peacefully” earlier this month. Tributes have flooded in since this morning’s statement.
No further details have been given as her grieving family asked for privacy, but the star had always been open about her health set-backs. Back in 2021, she was rushed to hospital after experiencing acute abdominal pain. The issues caused to even days in an intensive care unit before she was taken in for surgery.
“I was admitted to emergency with acute abdominal pain just over a week ago and spent a few days in the ICU,” she wrote weeks later. “Was then moved to the surgical ward,” she added before telling fans: “listen to what your body is trying to tell you”.
She said the pain had existed for some time before the situation severely worsened. Rachael added: “Basically it was a case of me not listening to my body and the pain [I tend to work through pain!] and allowing myself to get quite ill.”
In an Instagram post from last year, the actress shared images of herself taking part in a photoshoot following more surgery for an undisclosed issue. Alongside the collection she explained: “My first time back in front of a camera for a photoshoot two days ago. No hospital gown, no awesome surgery socks ….[have to admit I miss the comfort].”
Two years ago, she underwent surgery on her eyes after having a phakic intraocular lense replacement. Again keeping fans updated, she wrote on social media: “After a life with horrific short-sightedness, wearing glasses from the age of 5, I bit the bullet and got ‘eyeball’ surgery.”
Her parents confirmed her sudden passing in a heartbreaking social media statement today. It read: “It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness.”
The star had a recurring role on Home and Away, playing Claudia Salini, but was perhaps better known for appearing in the acclaimed drama series McLeod’s Daughters from 2001 until 2009, playing Jodi Fountain. She also appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles. Rachael also appeared in a number of films, including The Very Excellent Mr Dundee and Hating Alison Ashley.
Her co-star, Bridie Carter, paid tribute on social media with a lengthy statement. Carter wrote: “In love and respect, for our beautiful Rach, in prayer and with the deepest sorrow and profound sympathy for the Carpani family. Rest In Peace our beautiful girl….the “baby” of our [ McLeod’s Daughters] family. We love you, we cherish you.”
Carted added: “This is the wrong order of things. We are better people for having the privilege of sharing time with you. We know Rach will not only be missed immeasurably by her family, by us, but she is loved and will be missed by you all, around the world. We love you Carpani.
“We miss you Rach. May your blessed spirit, so vivid, so full of life, laughter, joy, generosity, unique talent, energy, fervour, intelligence, resilience, courage and great humour, and a gentle humility, may you rest in peace.”
Source: Mirror
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