Bridie Carter shares emotional tribute after shock death of McLeod’s Daughters co-star Rachael Carpani

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Bridie Carter shared a heartfelt message remembering her McLeod’s Daughters colleague, Rachael Carpani, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 45.

Rachael passed away on Monday after a long illness, her family announced. They said her death was both unexpected and peaceful.

Bridie, known for her role as Tess Silverman McLeod in the Australian series McLeod’s Daughters, shared a heartfelt message online remembering a beloved member of the show’s cast. She said fans and friends around the world will deeply miss them.

‘This is the most difficult post,’ she began.

With love and respect for Rachel, we offer our prayers and deepest condolences to the Carpani family during this difficult time.

‘Rest In Peace our beautiful girl. The “baby” of our MD family.’

Bridie continued, saying, “We love and appreciate you. Spending time with you has made us better people.”

Rach’s loss will be deeply felt by her family and all of us who knew her, and we know she was loved and will be missed by so many around the world.

We will always love and miss you, Carpani and Rach. Your vibrant spirit, full of life, laughter, kindness, talent, and energy, touched everyone who knew you. We remember your intelligence, strength, humor, and gentle nature, and hope you find peace.

Bridie concluded her post by offering prayers for Rachael’s family. 

Rachael died in the early hours of December 7.

Tony and Gael Carpani shared the heartbreaking news on Monday that their daughter, Rachael Carpani, a well-known Australian actress, has passed away after a long and difficult illness. She died peacefully and unexpectedly, her parents said in a social media post.

The funeral will be a small, private gathering of family and friends on Friday, December 19th.

‘The family requests privacy at this very difficult time and will be making no further statements.’

Rachael became famous for playing Jodi Fountain on the popular TV show McLeod’s Daughters, which aired in the early 2000s.

The actress, known for her work on the Australian drama series that aired from 2001 to 2009, was nominated for two Logie Awards for her performance as the main character.

In 2007, she received nominations for both the Silver Logie (for most popular actress) and the prestigious Gold Logie, the night’s top honor.

She acted in a number of films, including The Very Excellent Mr Dundee, Hating Alison Ashley, and The Way Back.

Last year, she appeared in several episodes of the popular Australian soap opera, Home and Away, playing the character of Claudia Salini, a scheming villain.

Rachael had her fans concerned after acute abdominal pain saw her rushed to hospital in 2021.

She explained that she was rushed to the emergency room with severe stomach pain a little over a week ago and had to stay in intensive care for a few days.

‘Was then moved to the surgical ward.

I ignored the warning signs my body was giving me – I often push through pain – and ended up getting very sick.

Rachael emphasized the importance of self-care, particularly for women who often prioritize others and neglect their own health due to feeling too busy. She urged everyone to pay attention to their body’s signals and make time for themselves.

Rachael shared that she was hospitalized on Valentine’s Day, posting a picture of herself in her hospital bed with a bouquet of flowers.

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2025-12-15 23:34