Home and Away veteran dies after cancer battle: ‘One of the best’
A beloved member of the Home and Away production crew has passed away.
Bruce Murray, who worked as a key figure behind the scenes of the soap, had been fighting a battle stage 4 esophageal cancer for more than a year before his death.
Past and present stars of the long-running Seven show took to social media to remember their beloved colleague.
Emily Weir, who plays the character Mackenzie in the series, included a clip in her tribute of Murray joking about the Home and Away set.
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 on the dance floor,” Sarah wrote on her Instagram stories on Monday.
“One of the reasons I loved going to work…couldn’t stop giggling at his jokes and his dance moves. I’ll miss you Brucey!’
A beloved member of the Home and Away production crew has passed away. Bruce Murray, who worked as a key behind-the-scenes figure on the soap, had been battling stage 4 oesophageal cancer for more than a year before his death.
Past and present stars of the long-running Seven show took to social media to remember their beloved colleague. 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 about Murray’s illness first emerged in October 2023, when A Go Fund Me page was launched to raise money for Bruce’s family while he underwent treatment.
“Recently, our beloved, good friend Bruce Murray was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, which has unfortunately entered his bloodstream and formed multiple cancers on his bones – ribs, spine, collarbone, sacrum and hips,” his wife explained. GFM page out. .
‘Bruce will begin radiation therapy to the three most urgent bone areas: spine, ribs and hips, and will soon begin a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
The beloved technician worked in the film and television industry for over 20 years as a grip, keygrip and jib operator
“It will be a long journey, but we are positive and know our beloved Brucey is strong.
“If you would like to donate, please do so – anything will help Bruce and his family on this journey and provide some comfort during 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 beloved technician worked in the film and television industry for over twenty years as a grip, key grip and jib operator.
It is a highly skilled role involving equipment used to mount cameras.
Murray’s TV credits include All Saints, Above the Law, Breakers and Good News Week.