Home and Away star Lynne McGranger quits, Irene Roberts actress leaving hit soap after 33 years: ‘Bittersweet to be closing the chapter’

Home and Away star Lynne McGranger quits, Irene Roberts actress leaving hit soap after 33 years: 'Bittersweet to be closing the chapter'

Lynne McGranger, known for her portrayal of the iconic character Irene Roberts on the long-running Australian soap Home and Away, has announced she’s leaving the show. In a shock statement, the actress, 72, said she’s stepping down from her “dream role” after 33 years. She said the decision for her is “bittersweet,” but thanked the … Read more

Tony Roberts death: Woody Allen’s film star and friend dies aged 85

Tony Roberts death: Woody Allen's film star and friend dies aged 85

Tony Roberts, a versatile, Tony Award-nominated theatre performer at home in both plays and musicals and who appeared in several Woody Allen movies – often as Allen’s best friend – has died. He was 85. Roberts’ death was announced to The New York Times by his daughter, Nicole Burley. Roberts had a genial stage personality … Read more

WWE Hall of Famer Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts hospitalised after health scare: ‘Don’t remember a thing’

WWE Hall of Famer Jake 'The Snake' Roberts hospitalised after health scare: 'Don't remember a thing'

WWE star Aurelian Smith Jr., known by his ring name Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts, was in hospital for four days over a “scary” illness. Roberts, 69, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), revealed his shock health scare on the latest episode of his podcast, The Snake Pit.  “I had a pretty scary moment … Read more