Johnny Ruffo, known for his participation in the series “Home and Away”, died at the age of 35 due to complications from brain cancer.
The announcement of his death was made this Thursday, November 9, through a statement published on his Instagram account.
“It is with heavy hearts that we had to say goodbye to our beloved Johnny today. He left peacefully surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, supported by some incredible nurses and doctors,” the post reads.
“He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. He was very determined and had a strong will. He fought until the end and as hard as he could. “Such a beautiful soul who still has so much to give,” they add.
“We all love you, Johnny, and we will remember you for bringing so much joy into our lives. “Rest,” it says at the end of the text.
Actor and singer Johnny Ruffo has died after a tough battle with brain cancer.
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Johnny Ruffo’s uphill battle with brain cancer
It was in 2017 when Johnny Ruffo was diagnosed with brain cancer, which is why he had to undergo surgery to remove the tumor, according to The Guardian.
In August of the same year, in his “feed” of the aforementioned social network, he published a series of photos in which the cut at the level of his forehead can be seen.
Johnny Ruffo showed off the results of his tumor removal surgery.
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He also said: “I will begin aggressive treatment in the next few months to combat the diagnosis of brain cancer. Please stay positive for me.”
He completed his medical procedure on October 6, but noted that he still has “a long way to go,” which is why he remains “optimistic.”
That same month, but in 2019, the singer also finally announced that he was “very happy to have beaten this terrible disease.”
A year later, in November 2020, Ruffo announced that the cancer had returned.
“After an unexpected week of seizures and unbearable headaches, I am heartbroken to tell you that I now have another big battle ahead of me as my brain tumor has returned,” he wrote in a post.
“I’m going to dig deep and beat this fucking disease… again,” he said. A few days later, he began undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, which he continued until this year.
Last July, Johnny posted a snapshot of himself sitting in a special unit at the hospital. “Back to reality,” he noted in the description.
Johnny Ruffo revealed what would be his last round of chemotherapy.
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This is how Johnny Ruffo began his artistic career
Johnny Ruffo was born in 1988 in Perth, the capital of Western Australia. His chance in show business came when he took part in “The X Factor” and came third in the competition in 2011.
The following year he signed with Sony Music Australia and recorded a duet with his former mentor Guy Sebastian; and later competed on “Dancing with the Stars.”
In 2013, he began filming “Home and Away,” a storyline in which he played “Chris Harrington.” For his performance he was nominated for Favorite New Talent at the 2014 Logie Awards.
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On March 8 of this year, the world was surprised to learn of the tragic death of Ricardo González, an actor best known for his legendary character “Cepillín.”
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He had been experiencing health problems in recent days and although everything indicated that he would recover, his family announced his death.
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Mexico’s most famous clown was 75 years old and was in the hospital for a few days, where he received the necessary medical care.
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Cepillín came to the clinic with severe pain in his spine and immediately underwent an operation in which eight nails were inserted.
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The artist was later diagnosed as suffering from spinal cancer and his health was deteriorating.
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On March 7, he was admitted to the intensive care unit, placed in a coma and intubated.
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His children had pleaded with his fans to pray for his health and raised the alarm over his critical condition.
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Cepillín’s son confirmed the actor’s death via Gustavo Adolfo Infante’s live YouTube broadcast.
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“He was already doing very poorly, his kidney was starting to fail and so on. He wanted to move forward, he gave everything he wanted, but I told him not to worry about his family,” he explained.
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Ricardo González had studied dentistry in the city of Monterrey and, in order not to scare the children, he began to paint his face to distract and treat them.
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This is how he came to television, when he was invited by Héctor Benavides because of his beautiful work.
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With great success and the affection of the audience, he managed to host his own show “El show de Cepillin”, an educational and comedy program with guest artists.
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“His legacy continues in his music, in his character,” and in the memories of millions of children of different generations who tuned in around the world.