Australian actress Rachael Carpani, known to U.S. audiences for her appearance on NCIS: Los Angeles and to Australian viewers for her beloved role on McLeod’s Daughters, has died at the age of 45.
Her family confirmed the news in a statement shared on Instagram by her sister Georgia, revealing that Carpani passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a long battle with chronic illness. The family announced that a private funeral will be held and requested privacy during this difficult time.
Carpani rose to fame as Jodi Fountain-McLeod on McLeod’s Daughters, one of the show’s most enduring and emotional storylines. She later moved to the United States, appearing in series such as NCIS: Los Angeles, Cane, The Glades, and several TV films, before returning to Australian television in recent years, including a final role on Home and Away.
Tributes from former co-stars and fans have poured in, remembering her warmth, talent, and the lasting impact she left on screens around the world.
