McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away star Rachael Carpani dies ‘unexpectedly’ at age 45

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Rachael Carpani has passed away at the age of 45.

The actress, known for her roles in popular Australian series like McLeod’s Daughters and Home and Away, passed away peacefully a few weeks ago. Her death was unexpected.

Her parents shared a statement to social media announcing her shock passing.

Tony and Gael Carpani have announced the heartbreaking loss of their daughter, Rachael Carpani, a well-known Australian actress. She passed away peacefully after a long and difficult struggle with illness.

Rachael passed away in the early hours of December 7.

The family went on to reveal the funeral plans, adding that it will be a ‘private event’. 

The family has asked for privacy during this challenging time and won’t be releasing any further information, they concluded in a statement.

Rachael is most famous for playing Jodi Fountain on the popular early 2000s TV show, McLeod’s Daughters.

The actress, known for her work on an Australian TV show 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, recognizing her as a popular actress, and the prestigious Gold Logie, the night’s top honor.

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

In 2024, she appeared in the popular Australian soap opera Home and Away, playing the character of Claudia Salini, a villainous role.

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

She explained that she’d been 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 really pushed myself too hard, honestly. I have a habit of ignoring pain and just powering through, and this time it backfired – I ended up getting seriously sick because I didn’t listen to what my body was telling me.

She urged everyone, particularly women who often put their own health last, to prioritize self-care. “If your body is trying to tell you something, please listen,” she said. It’s easy to get caught up in being busy or taking care of others, but your own well-being is important too.

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

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2025-12-15 11:21