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Inside the last days of McLeod’s Daughters star Marshall Napier: Actor was surrounded by a ‘love bubble’ when he died in a hospice of brain cancer aged 70
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New details have surfaced about McLeod’s Daughters star Marshall Napier’s final weeks, following the tragic news of his death aged 70.
The Kiwi actor, who starred on the hit series with his daughter Jessica, died in a hospice last Monday after a battle with brain cancer.
Speaking to New Idea magazine this week Jessica, 43, revealed that her father was surrounded by a ‘love bubble’ for his last weeks before dying peacefully.
McLeod’s Daughters star Marshall Napier (left) was surrounded by a ‘love bubble’ when he died from brain cancer aged 70 last Monday, according to his daughter Jessica, 43, (right)
‘The silver lining is that he was so filled with love at the end,’ the actress said.
‘We felt that, and he felt loved like never before. We were his care team, sleeping vigil by his bed at the hospice, so it was a beautiful and profound time for all the family.’
Jessica also praised her father for his artistic flare, charisma, and his love grandchildren, Emily, 10, and Oliver, seven.
‘The silver lining is that he was so filled with love at the end,’ Jessica told New Idea magazine on Monday. Ppictured with her father on the set of McLeod’s Daughters
‘He was so creative and intelligent, not cut from the same cloth as most people,’
Jessica had announced on Monday 15 August that her beloved father had passed away.
‘It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my beautiful dad Marshall Napier. After a short and intense battle with brain cancer he left us this morning. He was peaceful and surrounded by family,’ Jessica wrote on Instagram at the time.
‘We felt that, and he felt loved like never before. We were his care team, sleeping vigil by his bed at the hospice, so it was a beautiful and profound time for all the family.’
‘Dad you are one of a kind and I can’t even understand what the world will be like without you in it. Your charisma and charm was second to none. Your creativity and intellect was my inspiration.’
‘I love you so much and feel completely lost without you. I’m glad that you can soar free of the pain and confusion,’ she said.
Doctor Doctor actor Rodger Corser commented on the post: ‘What a commanding presence he was on a screen and stage. Always loved working with your Dad, a drier wit you could not find.’
Jessica announced on Monday 15 August that her beloved father had passed away
Charlie Clausen wrote: ‘Jess, I’m so sorry. I loved working with your dad. He was so generous with his time when I was just starting out in my career. He also had such a great sense of humour. Condolences to you and your family.’
‘Oh no Jess. I’m so sad to hear it. He was a beautiful man. All my love to you,’ Patrick Brammall commented.
Packed to the Rafters actress Rebecca Gibney also said: ‘So sorry for your loss Jess. Marshall was such a beautiful man and a wonderful actor.’
Australian stars shared their condolences after Jessica shared the sad news
Erik Thomson wrote: ‘Oh dearest Jess I am so sorry. What a man. This is big . He was such an inspiration to so many. Please wrap yourself and your family in a massive hug from us. V sad xx.’
Napier played the role of Harry Ryan on Australian TV drama McLeod’s Daughters from 2001 to 2006.
He’s also starred in Love Child, All Saints, Water Rats, Mission Impossible and Police Rescue.
Napier played the role of Harry Ryan on Australian TV drama McLeod’s Daughters from 2001 to 2006