Neighbours star’s cause of death revealed
The entertainment industry continues to mourn the loss of Australian actor Troy Beckwith, best known for his iconic roles in Neighbours and Pugwall.
The news of his passing at the age of 48 has left his friends, family and fans devastated. Beckwith's career, marked by his mischievous charm and infectious laughter, will forever be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and admired him. Following widespread conjecture as the cause of Troy's death, one of the actor’s relatives, Shane Beckwith, finally addressed the rumours head on.
“The family would like everyone to know that Troy fought a tough battle with cancer,” he said.
Troy Beckwith's sister, Juanita Sanger (pictured), also took to social media to mourn her brother's passing. In a heartfelt post, she fondly recalled the joyous moments they shared growing up, highlighting Troy's free spirit and the countless stories that could fill a book.
"I know Mum will be so happy to be reunited with her boy. Peace at last," she wrote, concluding the post with the poignant hashtag, "#cancersux".
The news of Beckwith's death reverberated through social media, with friends and former co-stars sharing their grief. Selina Bonica, a friend and colleague, acknowledged the pain of losing Beckwith but expressed relief that he was now free from suffering. Kym Valentine, who worked with Beckwith on Neighbours, lamented the loss of a dear friend, saying that there would be no funeral, respecting Troy's wishes.
Brett Blewitt, who played alongside Beckwith on Neighbours, remembered him as a "lovely person" with a deep sense of thoughtfulness and empathy. Lucinda Cowden, another Neighbours actress, conveyed her sadness with broken heart emojis. Ricky Fleming, Beckwith's co-star on the children's series Pugwall, shared a touching tribute, describing their adventures and the infectious joy Beckwith brought to those around him.
Beckwith's acting career spanned several notable roles, including his portrayal of Michael Martin on Neighbours from 1991 to 1998, earning him recognition as one of the soap's most iconic villains, 'Sicko Micko'. He also made appearances in Blue Heelers and State Coroner. His talent extended to the realm of children's television, where he played Jeremy 'Bazza' Bazlington on Pugwall from 1989 to 1991.
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