A “Neighbours” star, Janet Andrewartha, 72, passed away quietly on 26 July in Melbourne, with her daughters, Eloise and Sarah, beside her.
Janet Andrewartha was an Australian actress known for her television and theatre work.
Highlights
- Janet Andrewartha’s on-screen daughter Carla Bonner, who still affectionately calls her “Mamma”.
- Her character, Lyn , ran a hairdressing salon, and supported her husband Joe with his business.
- When Andrewartha left Neighbours in 2006, it was to focus on her family, as her mother was ill.
Before becoming an actress, she worked as a music teacher and later studied drama, graduating in 1979.
She became well-known for her roles in Australian TV series, particularly as Rebecca “Reb” Kean in Prisoner and Lyn Scully in the soap opera Neighbours.
Janet Andrewartha Was The On-Screen Mother Of Carla Bonner And Wife Of Shane Connor
On the screen, Andrewartha, as Lyn Scully, was married to her husband Joe (played by Shane Connor)
She was also blessed with her eldest daughter, Stephanie (played by Carla Bonner), her second daughter, Felicity (played by Holly Valance), and her youngest daughter, Michelle (played by Kate Keltie).
After leaving Neighbours in 2011, Andrewartha returned to theatre.
She admitted that she hadn’t thought much about Neighbours until she was invited back.
She enjoyed reconnecting with former cast members and working with new ones, including her on-screen daughter Carla Bonner, who still affectionately calls her “Mamma.”
As per the storyline, Lyn Scully returned to Erinsborough on 1 February 2016 to visit her daughter Steph, who had moved back to town after spending time in a psychiatric hospital.
While Steph was happy to see her mother, Lyn’s ex-husband Paul, who had recently lost his wealth, was less pleased.
Lyn was initially portrayed as a suburban earth mother who managed the household, ran a hairdressing salon, and supported her husband Joe with his business.
However, after being hurt by her former lover, Paul Robinson, Lyn transformed into a determined woman seeking revenge.
Janet Andrewartha Left Neighbours To Support Her Daughters In Their Studies
Janet Andrewartha hasn’t revealed who she married, but her two daughters, Eloise and Sarah, were always by her side.
When she left Neighbours in 2006, it was to focus on her family, as her mother was ill.
At that time, one of her daughters had just completed Grade 12.
She took this opportunity to support her daughter’s further studies and care for her ailing mother.
Andrewartha must have spent time with her grandchildren and supported her son-in-law, although she didn’t reveal much about her personal life.
Additional Information
- Janet Andrewartha’s estimated net worth was between $2 million and $4 million, derived largely from royalties from popular soap operas.
- After Andrewartha’s mother took her last breath, she found solace in her sister in China.
- Janet’s closest friend and Neighbours co-star, Jackie Woodburne, also shared the heartfelt post
