Cork s 96FM By Emma Mullan Home and Away star Mick Innes has sadly passed away aged 67, it has been reported.
Following a battle with a long-running lung condition, the New Zealand born actor who played Rod in the Australian soap, passed away at his family home in Christchurch on Saturday, reports the Irish Sun.
According to the publication, Mick Innes friend
Roberto Nascimento said that the star had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and had been admitted to hospital, but wanted to die at home, peacefully while surrounded by his family.
Mr Nascimento said: I think he always fought to the end. The doctor could tell he was getting tired, his breathing was laborious, and he did not want to end up in hospital. When he passed, he was surrounded by family, he was in his mother s arms. She was there till the end and she is a very resilient woman.
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HOME and Away actor Mick Innes has died aged 67, following a battle with a long-running lung condition.
The New Zealand-born actor - who played Rod in the iconic Australian soap series - passed away at his family home in Christchurch on Saturday morning.
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Mick Innes was a renowned actor in theatre and televisionCredit: Happiness Productions
A friend of Mr Innes, Roberto Nascimento, told Stuff.co.nz the soap star had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He had been admitted to hospital, but wanted to die at home, peacefully while surrounded by his family.
Mr Nascimento said: I think he always fought to the end. The doctor could tell he was getting tired, his breathing was laborious, and he did not want to end up in hospital.”