A beloved member of the Home and Away production team has died.
Bruce Murray, who worked as a key behind-the-scenes character on the soap opera, had been struggling stage 4 esophageal cancer for more than a year before his death.
Past and present stars of the veteran show Seven took to social media to remember their beloved co-worker.
Emily Weir, who plays the character Mackenzie in the series, included a clip of Murray joking about the Home and Away set in her tribute.
She captioned the video: ‘I love you Brucey, beautiful thing.’
Sarah Roberts, who left the series in 2021, posted a virtual ‘scrapbook’ of Home and Away cast and crew members with a photo of Murray.
“What a man, never a dull moment on set or the dance floor,” Sarah wrote on her Instagram Stories on Monday.
‘One of the reasons I loved going to work… I couldn’t stop laughing at his jokes and his dance moves. I’ll miss you Brucey!’
A beloved member of the Home and Away production team has died. Bruce Murray, who worked as a key behind-the-scenes character on the soap, had been battling stage 4 esophageal cancer for more than a year before his death.
Past and present stars of the veteran show Seven took to social media to remember their beloved co-worker. Sarah Roberts, who left the series in 2021, posted a virtual ‘scrapbook’ of Home and Away cast and crew members with a photo of Murray.
The sad news of Murray’s illness first emerged in October 2023, when A Go Fund Me page was launched to help raise funds for Bruce’s family while he underwent treatment.
“Recently, our dear and good friend Bruce Murray was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, which unfortunately passed into his bloodstream and formed multiple cancers in his bones: ribs, spine, collarbone, sacrum and hips,” his page explained. GFM. .
‘Bruce will begin radiotherapy to the 3 most urgent bone areas: the spine, ribs and hips and will soon begin a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
The much-loved technician had worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years as a grip, wrench and arm grip operator.
“It’s going to be a long journey, but we are positive and know that our beloved Brucey is strong.
“If you would like to donate please do, anything will help Bruce and his family on this journey and give them some comfort on these difficult roads ahead.”
The GoFundMe raised $51,000 for Murray’s treatment and included contributions from Georgie Parker, Phillipa Northeast, Matt Little and Ada Nicodemou.
The esteemed technician had worked in the film and television industry for more than 20 years as a grip, key grip and jib operator.
It is a highly skilled role that involves equipment used to mount cameras.
Murray’s television credits included All Saints, Above the Law, Breakers and Good News Week.