Rachael Carpani, an actress recognized for her appearances in NCIS: Los Angeles and McLeod’s Daughters, has passed away at 45.
Her sister confirmed that Carpani died on December 7 following a prolonged illness. The announcement was made in a heartfelt social media tribute.
Carpani trained at the Australian College of Entertainment and deferred her final year of study to join McLeod’s Daughters, where she starred from 2001 to 2009.
She later expanded her career internationally, appearing in NCIS: Los Angeles, Home and Away, and the 2020 film The Way Back.