Australian soap opera star Lynne McGranger has dated a murderer, been kidnapped, struggled with alcoholism and survived a bombing at a hospital in her 33 years playing Irene Roberts on Home and Away.
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But now the veteran actor is "closing the chapter" as she prepares to leave the show in 2025.
Ms McGranger said "after almost 33 years in my dream role and working every day with people who I love, respect and whom I now consider family, it's bittersweet to be closing the chapter on what has been the best and longest gig of my life".
The 72-year-old actor said she was "forever grateful to the best production crew in the world".
"And to our genius writers - whose doors are always open - for everything they have done for Irene over the past 33-odd years," she said.
"Above all, a massive, heartfelt thank you to the fans for your continued love and support."
Irene Roberts, a role originally played by actor Jacqy Phillips, has been a character on the soap opera since 1991.
But, when played by Ms McGranger, Irene became a regular character in 1993.
Ms McGranger promised fans a satisfying ending to her character's time on the show, saying she was "so proud of the storyline which will see Irene out of the Bay".
The soap opera star's final scenes were set to be filmed in March and aired later in 2025.
Anna Houlahan
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