Australian actress Rachael Carpani, recognized for her work in NCIS: Los AngelesHe died a week ago at the age of 45 unexpectedly. Her sister Georgia was responsible for breaking the sad news in a statement on Instagram, where her parents announced that she had died from a chronic illness.
“It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, He passed away unexpectedly but peacefully after a long battle with chronic illness in the early hours of Sunday, December 7th.“The funeral will be a private event, taking place on Friday, December 19, among family and close friends,” it said.
“The family requests privacy during these difficult times and will not make any further statements,” ended the statement, which caused a stir among the star’s followers.
Although Carpani was known for his role as Jodi Fountain in the Australian series McLeod’s daughters Between 2001 and 2009 he also appeared in several American series and films and shaped his career internationally.
The actress was part of the cast of NCIS: Los Angeles, The Rachels, If There Be Thorns And The Glades. He also starred in the series Against the wallfrom Lifetime, and the films Triangle, in 2009 with Liam Hemsworth and The way backalongside Ben Affleck, in 2020.
His last screen role was in Home and Awaywho plays the role of Claudia Salini in the 2024 season of the series.
In 2021, Carpani made headlines when she was hospitalized with abdominal pain and told her followers that she needed to undergo surgery for an unspecified illness. “A little over a week ago, I was admitted to the emergency room with acute abdominal pain and spent a few days in therapy. Then they took me to the operating room.“, he revealed at the time.
“Basically it was about me not listening to my body or the pain—I tend to deal with the pain!—and letting things get worse,” he wrote.
A post posted on Carpani’s Instagram account in March 2024 also referred to his illness. The actress shared some snaps from a recent photoshoot, noting that it was the first time in a long time that she wasn’t wearing a “hospital gown or surgical socks.”
He also used Instagram for this purpose Be open about your endometriosis and adenomyosis diagnosis in 2021thanked doctors for helping her treat the pain she endured “with clenched fists” for two decades.
“You gave me a voice and a space to express, without judgment, the fact that I have basically suffered from chronic pain since I was 13,” she wrote, bringing to the table an illness that affects thousands of women around the world and is often misdiagnosed.
In addition to his professional career, Carpani has also been outspoken on social media on issues of public concern, posting frequently about the need to address climate change, domestic violence and the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.
In August, Rachael’s sister dedicated a beautiful tribute to her on her birthday. “Whether she’s dressing up to go out or working at home, she is the most beautiful woman I know,” Georgia wrote. “Happy birthday to my beautiful sister Rachel Carpani. You bring us so much light and joy, we love you very much,” he added, ending the message with several emoticons. The post included a photo of Rachael smiling while holding a drink and another photo of her working behind a computer.
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