July 28th 2024.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Janet Andrewartha's passing at the age of 72. Many will remember her for her role as Lyn Scully on the beloved Australian soap, Neighbours. She portrayed the character from 1999 until 2006, and periodically returned to the show until 2019.
The announcement of her death was made on Sunday, with a touching tribute shared by the official Instagram account of Neighbours. "Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha," the post began. "Beloved by viewers for her role as Ramsay Street's Lyn Scully, Janet will be remembered for her wide body of work, which includes her memorable turn as Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H."
Janet had formed many friendships during her time on Neighbours, but one of her most enduring bonds was with her co-star Jackie Woodburne. Jackie shared heartfelt words about Janet, saying, "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."
The show's other stars also paid tribute to Janet, including Stefan Dennis, who plays Paul Robinson. He commented on the Instagram post, saying, "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. ❤️"
Colette Mann, who portrayed Sheila Canning, also shared her shock and sadness at the news. "I was so shocked to hear this news yesterday and I can only echo Jackie's words about Janet ... brilliant, crazy in the best way, a good friend and great colleague. Vale Ms Janet my friend."
According to the Herald Sun newspaper, Janet passed away peacefully in Melbourne on Friday, surrounded by her daughters Eloise and Sarah. On Neighbours, she played the mother to on-screen daughters Stephanie, Felicity, and Michelle, portrayed by Carla Bonner, Holly Candy, and Kate Keltie, respectively.
Born in 1951, Janet initially worked as a music teacher before pursuing a career in acting. She graduated from the National Theatre in Melbourne in 1979 and went on to appear in various TV shows and theatre productions. Some of her notable roles include Carson's Law in 1983 and Reb Kean in Prisoner for 94 episodes.
Throughout her four-decade-long career, Janet was also known for her work with the Melbourne Theatre Company and Playbox Theatre Company. Her most recent project was the TV series Fake, starring Asher Keddie.
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