‘Forever love’: Johnny Ruffo’s life honoured at Perth memorial

Loved ones of the late X-Factor singer and Home and Away actor have gathered for a final goodbye after the star lost his battle with brain cancer.

Loved ones of the late X-Factor singer and Home and Away actor have gathered for a final goodbye after the star lost his battle with brain cancer.

Beloved Australian singer and actor Johnny Ruffo has been honoured with a final send off in a public memorial after losing his battle with brain cancer earlier this month.

Friends and family were seen in tears outside the service for the Home and Away and X-Factor star, which was held at his former high school in the Perth suburb of Balcatta.

Friends, family and fans have gathered in Perth to honour the life of singer and actor Johnny Ruffo.

He was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in 2017. Instagram

Many mourners were visibly emotional outside the service.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Loved ones held onto each other for support outside the memorial.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Fellow Home and Away star Lynne McGrainger (left) will give a eulogy at the service Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Ruffo was diagnosed with the aggressive brain cancer in 2017 before undergoing surgery.

He announced that he was in remission in 2019 before the cancer tragically returned a year later.

The performer passed away on November 10 aged 35.

The service is being held in Ruffo’s former high school. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Mourners were eager to raise a toast to the late star. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Many mourners brought flowers to celebrate his life.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Sharon Smith

Ruffo leaves behind his long-term partner Tahnee Sims. Instagram

His partner Tahnee Sims broke her silence on Ruffo’s death, posting a heartbreaking Instagram reel of her favourite memories with him along with the caption “a forever love”.

The event is open to the public but there are strict rules against cameras or photography inside the venue.

Ruffo’s fellow Home and Away co-star Lynne McGranger will deliver a eulogy in memory of her close friend.

More to come.

Originally published as ‘Forever love’: Johnny Ruffo’s life honoured at Perth memorial