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Rachael Carpani, Star of McLeod’s Daughters, Dies at 45

Her family says she passed unexpectedly but peacefully after a long chronic illness, with a private funeral scheduled for December 19.

Overview

  • The announcement was shared via Instagram by her sister, Georgia, relaying a statement from parents Tony and Gael that noted her death in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, and requested privacy.
  • Carpani became a household name as Jodi Fountain on McLeod’s Daughters from 2001 to 2009, earning two Logie nominations in 2007 including a Gold Logie nod.
  • Her most recent screen work was a recurring role in 2024 on Home and Away as Claudia Salini, following earlier credits such as NCIS: Los Angeles, The Glades and several films.
  • She had previously spoken about long-term reproductive-health conditions, including endometriosis and adenomyosis, and a 2021 hospitalisation, though her family did not specify a cause of death.
  • Co-stars and peers, including Bridie Carter, Matt Passmore and Jonny Pasvolsky, posted tributes highlighting her impact, as messages from fans continued to spread across social media.