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After a massive 33-year run on Home and Away, Lynne McGranger’s final episode as Irene Roberts has aired. I’m feeling all the feelings.
The beloved actress announced her departure from the iconic Aussie drama in February, preparing fans for the end of an epic era.
Her long tenure on Home and Away was celebrated at the 2025 Logie Awards just weeks before her on-screen farewell.
In a fitting tribute to her enduring popularity, McGranger took home two of the night’s most prestigious awards: the Gold Logie for Most Popular Personality and the Silver Logie for Best Lead Actress in a Drama.
Irene’s last episode was a fitting tribute, with the entire episode centred around the character, following in the footsteps of Kate Richie’s Sally and Stephen Peacocke’s Brax.
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The season has detailed Irene’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, her grappling with the news, stepping back from the diner, and deciding to sell her house, leave Summer Bay and travel the world.