Social media has been flooded with heartfelt tributes from Rachael Carpani’s McLeod’s Daughters co-stars following her passing at 45.
The devastating news was confirmed by Rachael’s sister, Georgia, in a heartbreaking Instagram post on Monday.
“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, in the early hours of Sunday 7th December,” Georgia’s post read.
“The family requests privacy at this very difficult time and will be making no further statements.”
Tributes flow for Rachael Carpani
Rachael is best known for her role as Jodi Fountain in the popular series McLeod’s Daughters, which ran from 2001 to 2009.
Bridie Carter, who starred alongside Rachael in the Aussie drama as Tess Silverman McLeod, shared a touching tribute to the actress on Instagram.
“This is the most difficult post,” Bridie 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.
“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.”
McLeod’s Daughters cast share tributes
Jonny Pasvolsky, who played Matt Bosnich on McLeod’s Daughters, said he couldn’t believe he was sharing more heartbreak following the recent Bondi terror attack.
“My beautiful, funny friend and screen partner from McLeod’s Daughters, Rachael Carpani has passed away. Way. Too. Soon,” he posted. “My heart is with her family in a time of unimaginable pain. Rest in peace Rach. You made me laugh (and you made me cry once).”
Matt Passmore, who played Marcus Turner in the final two seasons of the show and dated Rachael for five years, also posted a tribute on social media.
“Farewell my friend all the love I have to the Carpanis, friends and family. The greatest gift you gave was knowing you,” he wrote.
Dan Feuerriegel, who had a brief role on the series as Leo Coombes, wrote on his Instagram Story that the news was “so unexpectedly sad”.
“I had the honour of working with her on McLeod’s. Such a lovely person. My deepest sympathies,” he said.
The comments section of PEDESTRIAN.TV’s Instagram post sharing the news on Monday was also flooded with tributes from Aussie celebs.
Home and Away actress and radio host Christie Hayes said she was “heartbroken”, while author Samantha Wills admitted she “[couldn’t] believe it”.
“Very sad to hear of Rachael’s passing,” Neighbours actress Jacinta Stapleton added. “She was such a vibrant and fierce woman. Gone too soon.”
“Oh my goodness, no, this is such sad news,” TV presenter Catriona Rowntree replied.
Alongside McLeod’s Daughters, Rachael also had roles in the film Hating Alison Ashley and the TV series All Saints and 800 Words. She appeared in two episodes of Home and Away in 2001 and returned to the soap in 2024 in a different, extended role.
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