Lynne McGranger’s Heartfelt Farewell After 33 Years onHome and Away
It’s truly the end of an era, and as I say this, I can’t help but feel a deep emotional tug—Lynne McGranger, our beloved Irene Roberts from Home and Away , is officially saying goodbye after an extraordinary 33-year run. I mean, think about that—three decades of laughter, tears, fierce loyalty, and one of the most recognizable faces on Australian television. When we think of Summer Bay, Irene is simply part of its soul.
The news of her departure first made waves when Channel 7 confirmed the long-standing rumors. Lynne herself gave a touching statement, calling her time on the show “the best and longest gig” of her life. She described it as bittersweet, and honestly, it feels just the same for us viewers. How do you even begin to say goodbye to a character that’s been in our homes nearly every night for over 30 years?
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Lynne thanked her castmates, whom she now calls family, and gave heartfelt praise to the writers and production crew. What’s particularly beautiful is her gratitude to the fans—the people who’ve watched Irene survive the stormiest of storylines, always coming out stronger. That kind of connection between actor and audience isn’t just rare, it’s magic.
What makes this goodbye even more emotional is that it comes on the heels of other key cast exits. Juliet Godwin, who portrays Dr. Bree Cameron, is also wrapping up her time on the show. Although Juliet hasn’t publicly confirmed her departure, a leaked Instagram story gave it away—she was seen enjoying a farewell lunch with fellow cast and crew members. While the network hasn’t made an official statement, insiders claim her final scenes were filmed earlier this month and will likely air at the end of the year.
For fans, these back-to-back exits hit hard. First Felicity Newman was killed off, now Juliet's departure, and Lynne’s farewell—it’s a season of change. Social media has been flooded with reactions, ranging from heartfelt tributes to sheer disbelief. Fans have been vocal about how much Juliet’s character Bree will be missed, and how the soul of the show is slowly shifting with so many original and long-loved characters stepping away.
And while no details have been confirmed about how Irene will exit the Bay, Lynne has hinted it’s a storyline she’s proud of. So, we can expect something fitting—something worthy of the woman who brought Irene to life in such a raw, honest, and fierce way.
For me, and I think for many others, this goodbye is personal. Lynne McGranger’s Irene has been a symbol of resilience, maternal strength, and heart. As we gear up to watch her final scenes, it feels like we’re not just losing a character—we’re saying goodbye to part of our own TV history.
Thank you, Lynne. You truly will be missed.
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