The death has been announced of the Australian actress Janet Andrewartha, best known for her role as Lyn Scully in the soap Neighbours. She was 72.
It is reported that Andrewartha passed away in her native Melbourne on Friday with her family by her side.
Paying tribute on social media, Neighbours said: "Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha.
"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."
The statement said that one of Andrewartha's "most enduring bonds" was with co-star Jackie Woodburne, who plays Susan Kennedy in Neighbours.
"Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman," said Woodburne in the statement.
"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."
"Our thoughts are with Janet's family and loved ones at this time," the statement concluded.
Andrewartha starred in over 650 episodes of Neighbours, making her debut as Lyn in 1999 and returning on a number of occasions over the years.
