‘The greatest gift you gave was knowing you’: Emotional tributes left for McLeod’s Daughters star
McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani is being remembered for the joy she brought audiences with her “unique talent” on-screen and for her “great humour” in her personal life.
The actress, who in 2007 earned a Gold Logie nomination for her portrayal of Jodi Fountain McLeod on the Australian drama series, has died “unexpectedly” aged 45 after a “long battle with chronic illness”. Her sister, Georgia, announced Carpani’s death on Monday on Instagram.
“Farewell my friend,” wrote Carpani’s former partner and McLeod’s Daughters co-star Matt Passmore on Instagram. “All the love I have to the Carpanis, friends and family. The greatest gift you gave was knowing you.”
Rachael Carpani, pictured here in 2007 when she was nominated for a Gold and Silver Logie, has died. She was 45.Credit: Fiona-Lee Quimby
Another McLeod’s Daughter co-star to pay tribute was Jonny Pasvolsky, whose character Matt Bosnich was married to Carpani’s character in the show. “My beautiful, funny friend and screen partner from McLeod’s Daughters, Rachael Carpani has passed away. Way. Too. Soon,” he wrote on Instagram. “My heart is with her family in a time of unimaginable pain. Rest in peace Rach. You made me laugh (and you made me cry once).”
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Passmore and Pasvolsky’s messages join the heartfelt tribute written by another co-star Bridie Carter, who left an emotional message on Instagram to “the ‘baby’ of our [McLeod’s Daughters] family” shortly after Carpani’s death was announced on Monday.
“We are better people for having the privilege of sharing time with you,” Carter wrote. “We know Rach will not only be missed immeasurably by her family, by us, but she is loved and will be missed by you all, around the world.
“May your blessed spirit, so vivid, so full of life, laughter, joy, generosity, unique talent, energy, fervour, intelligence, resilience, courage and great humour, and a gentle humility, may you rest in peace.”
Carpani played Jodi Fountain McLeod in McLeod’s Daughters.
