Home and Away star Ben Unwin was found dead at his home at the age of just 41.
The actor was best known for playing Jesse McGregor in the soap from 1996 to 2000 and again from 2002 to 2005.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, The New South Wales Police Force said last night.
Ben's body was found on August 14 but his cause of death has not yet been revealed.
A spokesperson said: "Police attended Minyon Falls, Whian Whian, responding to a concern for welfare.
"The body of a 41-year-old man was located. The death has not been treated as suspicious."
Ben's performance as Jesse scored him a Logie nomination in 1997 for Most Popular New Talent.
He was also nominated for a National Television Award in the UK in the same year.
Jesse was known for getting into trouble with the law and even had a stint in jail after he was accused of burning down Alf Stewart's Bait Shop for insurance money.
Ben left acting and was working a senior solicitor in Newcastle, New South Wales, before his death.
The Home and Away cast have paid tribute to Ben on social media.
Ada Nicodemou— who plays Leah on the long-running soap— called the news "tragic".
Their two characters had been a couple on the show before Ben left.
She wrote on Instagram : "I just woke up to the tragic news of Ben's passing, my heart goes out to his family."
Kimberley Cooper, who played Gypsy Smith on the soap, paid tribute to her former co-star on Instagram.
Sharing a snap of a magazine cover they shared, Kimberley wrote: "My first TV week cover was with you.
"We had years of laughter, be it giggles on set trying to get through scenes as lovers or doubled over belly laughs at the pubs after work.
“I will be sad for now, but I promise to tell stories of great joy about our times together. You forever hold a special place in my heart. Love you Onion
