NCIS: Los Angeles Actress Rachael Carpani Dies at 45
Australian actress Rachael Carpani, who appeared on NCIS: Los Angeles and was widely known for her role as Jodi Fountain on McLeod’s Daughters, has died at the age of 45. Her family confirmed that she passed away peacefully after a long battle with chronic illness.
In a statement shared by her sister Georgia on Instagram, Carpani’s parents asked for privacy as they mourn her loss, noting that a private funeral will be held with close family and friends. While the family did not specify the illness, Carpani had previously spoken publicly about living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, conditions that caused her chronic pain for decades.
Beyond McLeod’s Daughters, Carpani worked extensively in Australian and U.S. television and film, including Home and Away, The Glades, Against the Wall, and the film Triangle. She is remembered for both her talent and her openness in raising awareness about women’s health issues.