Rachael Carpani, best known for her television roles in Australia and the U.S., has died at 45.
Her sister announced that the actress passed away on December 7 after a long health struggle. The family shared the news publicly on December 14.
Carpani became a fan favorite for her portrayal of Jodi Fountain on McLeod’s Daughters and later appeared in NCIS: Los Angeles during its first season in 2009.
She also continued acting in Australian television, including Home and Away, and appeared in feature films such as The Way Back.