Prominent figures in the entertainment sector have paid heartfelt homage to Johnny Ruffo, who passed away at the age of 35 after an extended ordeal with cancer.
At the age of 35, Australian actor and singer Johnny Ruffo passed away.
The former Home and Away icon had battled brain cancer for an extended period. His bereaved family disclosed the tragic information on Friday.
“Today, with a heavy heart, we were forced to say farewell to our cherished Johnny,” read a statement on the official Instagram account of Ruffo.
Johnny Ruffo passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and companion Tahnee, with the assistance of some extraordinary nurses and doctors.
“He was an exceptionally gifted, endearing, and occasionally mischievous young man.” Johnny had a strong will and was extremely determined. He persevered until the very end and exerted maximum effort in his struggle—an exceptionally lovely personality who has much more to offer.
“For all the joy you brought into our lives, we will eternally remember you, Johnny, in our hearts.”
Inundating the remark section of the post on his page, thousands of individuals, many of whom were from the entertainment industry, have expressed their sorrow over Ruffo’s passing.
A juror on Ruffo’s season of The X Factor and former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, she wrote in her solitary statement,
“My heart just broke.”
Danni Minogue, meanwhile, characterized Ruffo as the “cheekiest chap.”
“Many will miss his voice, smile, and lively dancing feet,” the Australian singer continued.
Comedian David Hughes declared, “A celebrity has transitioned to the afterlife. Greetings, Johnny.”
“Oh my darling boy,” Kylie Gillies, a television host, exclaimed. “Sending affection to all those who loved and knew you.” Moreover, an immense number of them exist.
As reported by radio presenter Ryan Fitzgerald:
“Devastated. An unwavering symbol of optimism. “Upon entering any room, Johnny put a smile on the face of every individual.”
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, an Australian singer, paid her respects to Ruffo via the following expression:
“Oh my. What a remarkable individual! “Sending infinite love.”
Johnny Ruffo, who was born in Perth, Western Australia, rose to prominence after placing third on the 2011 season of The X Factor.
He subsequently landed the role of Chris Harrington on the Channel 7 serial opera Home and Away in 2013, departing from the series in 2016.
Ruffo initially disclosed his health issue in August 2017, when he disclosed that he had endured brain tumor removal surgery. One week later, he declared that an aggressive course of treatment had been initiated after receiving a brain cancer diagnosis.
Positive news arrived in 2019 when Ruffo announced that his illness had been eradicated. The subsequent single he issued after a four-year absence was entitled “Broken Glass.”
However, in November 2020, it was reported that the malignancy had returned.
At the time, Johnny Ruffo wrote on social media, “I must inform you that my brain cancer has returned. Despite this, I am determined to fight this s*** disease once more #f*ckcancer.” “I must say this with a heavy heart.”
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