Carrie Bickmore has paid tribute to Johnny Ruffo after he died of brain cancer on November 10 at the age of 35.
The 42-year-old TV star raised an impressive $537,000 for cancer charities by completing the world’s toughest half marathon, Hobart’s Point to Pinnacle.
She shared a photo of herself completing the challenging walk while wearing a t-shirt with Johnny’s image.
‘We made it. Thank you very much. Over $537,000 was raised by the larger team. Phenomenal,” Carrie wrote.
Carrie’s Beanies for Brain Cancer is a leading fundraising and clinical trial charity in Australia, founded by Carrie.
Carrie Bickmore paid tribute to Johnny Ruffo by raising $537,000 for cancer charities with a challenging walk following his death at age 35
The cause is very close to Carrie, as she lost her husband Greg Lange to the disease.
Greg tragically passed away in December 2010 at the age of 35 as a result of a ten-year battle with brain cancer.
Despite his terminal condition, they married in 2005, when Bickmore was just 25, and had a son, Oliver.
She shared a photo of herself completing the challenging walk while wearing a t-shirt with Johnny’s image
Johnny died peacefully in a Sydney hospital with his family and his beloved partner Tahnee by his side, after a long battle with brain cancer.
“It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our beloved Johnny today,” they said in a statement.
“Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny’s journey was peaceful, supported by some incredible nurses and doctors.
His family announced on his personal Instagram account that a memorial service for the Home and Away star will be held in Perth on November 25.
“A memorial service celebrating John’s incredible life will be held in Perth, WA on November 25th,” the message reads. “More details” to follow.
Johnny died peacefully in a Sydney hospital with his family and his beloved partner Tahnee by his side, after a long battle with brain cancer
“He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy.” Johnny was very determined and strong-willed. He fought until the end and fought as hard as he could. Such a beautiful soul who still has so much to give.
“We all love you, Johnny, and will remember you for all the joy you brought into our lives. ‘Sleep peacefully.’
Johnny was first diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017 after being hospitalized with painful migraines.
In August of that year, he underwent immediate surgery and a 7cm brain tumor was surgically removed from his frontal lobe before undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
His family announced on his personal Instagram account that a memorial service for the Home and Away star will be held in Perth on November 25. In the picture Johnny and his girlfriend Tahnee
Johnny went into remission months after his initial diagnosis in 2017, but announced in November 2020 that the disease had returned.
In August 2022, he confirmed that his brain tumor diagnosis was terminal and said he was afraid of how his girlfriend Tahnee would cope if he was dead.
In December 2022, Johnny endured another year of chemotherapy and revealed he was looking forward to taking some time off over Christmas to spend time with family.
In March this year, Johnny began undergoing more chemotherapy and posted a photo of himself undergoing the treatment in hospital with his girlfriend Tahnee by his side.
Carrie’s Beanies for Brain Cancer is a leading fundraising and clinical trial charity in Australia, founded by Carrie