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A memorial for Johnny Ruffo will be held in Perth later this month.
The service to celebrate the former Home and Away star’s life has been set for November 25, the late entertainer’s family says.
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Information about the venue and time is yet to be announced.
Ruffo, 35, died recently following a six-year battle with brain cancer.
“It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny,” a statement posted on his Instagram page on Friday said.
“Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible nurses and doctors.
“He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very determined and had a strong will.”
Loved ones said Ruffo “battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could”.
“Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give,” the post read.
“We all love you Johnny and will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives.”
Ruffo was known in the industry as a “triple threat” – a talented actor, singer and dancer.
He was a finalist in the third season of The X Factor Australia in 2011 before going on to play the role of Chris Harrington in Home and Away from 2013.
Ruffo was initially diagnosed with cancer in 2017 after suffering excruciating migraines.
He underwent emergency surgery to remove a seven-centimetre tumour that left him with 27 staples in his head.
He had extensive chemotherapy but, in 2020, announced the cancer had returned.
– with AAP
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