Tributes roll in for beloved Neighbours actor

Fellow cast members of a beloved Australian actor, known for her role in an iconic Aussie show, have begun to roll in.

Tributes are rolling in for a beloved Australian actor who has been hailed as “one of the finest actors of her generation”.

Janet Andrewartha, best known for her role as Lyn Scully on Neighbours, died on Friday.

Fellow actors were quick to share their devastation, with the Neighbours social media page saying Andrewartha will be remembered for her “wide body of work”.

“Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha,” the post said.

The 72-year-old was also known for her role as Reb Keane in Prisoner: Cell Block H.

Tributes are rolling in for Australian actor Janet Andrewartha, who has been hailed as “one of the finest actors of her generation”. Picture: Supplied

Andrewartha was also part of the "All Saints" cast.

Neighbours co-star Jackie Woodburne said she will miss Andrewartha “every day”.

“Janet was one of the finest actors of her generation, but more than that, she was an extraordinary woman,” she said.

“Passionate, political, curious, delightfully eccentric, generous and fun. To me she was a steadfast friend for over 45 years. I will miss her every day.”

Stefan Dennis, known for playing Paul Robinson on Neighbours, expressed a similar sentiment.

“So very upset to lose the lovely Janet. As Jackie said, she truly was an exceptional actress who was a pleasure work with and to be around. We will all miss you dear girl,” he wrote on the Neighbours social media post.

Lucinda Cowden, who plays Melanie Pearson on the show, said Andrewartha “lit up the screen”.

“I remember when I first saw her on Prisoner... she lit up the screen, and continued to grace us with her exceptional talent in so many interesting and unique characters. Vale Janet,” she wrote.

Candice Leask, who plays Wendy Rodwell, also shared her sadness of the news.

“So very sad to hear this news, such a memorable actress who performed her role effortlessly,” she wrote.

Andrewartha was best known for playing Lyn Scully on Neighbours.

She died on Friday, with fellow actors expressing their grief in tributes.

Former Neighbours casting director Jan Russ said the news was “devastating”, adding Andrewartha will be “greatly missed”.

“I had cast Janet in the role of Reb Kean in Prisoner having been a fan of her work and confident she would take in that role and make it her own,” Russ wrote in a tribute on social media.

“(I) also cast her as Lyn Scully in Neighbours where once again she excelled in her role. Of course her theatre successes were also superb and many theatre goers will remember her work at the MTC.

“It was devastating to hear this news (of her passing). She was such a vibrant, serene person and she will be greatly missed in the industry.

“RIP dearest Janet. Forever in our hearts and great memories.”

Andrewartha reportedly died with her daughters Eloise and Sarah by her side in Melbourne, according to the Herald Sun.

She began her career as a music teacher before she made the switch to acting.

Originally published as Tributes roll in for beloved Neighbours actor