'Neighbours' actor Ian Smith is set to leave the soap after initially joining Ramsey Street in 1987.
The actor, who plays Harold Bishop in the show, is reportedly due to film his final episode for the soap this October.
According to Digital Spy, a spokesperson for Channel 10 in Australia said: "When the discussions were made about his decision to go part-time last year, he said it was only going to be for a short time and then he would let us know. Production was aware that it would be coming.
"It was entirely his decision. We love him and would have loved to keep him."
Smith's character Harold reportedly leaves Ramsay Street after a successful battle with prostate cancer.
