The search for Kym Mackinnon – the sister of McLeod’s Daughters star Simmone Jade Mackinnon – has ended in tragedy.
Queensland Police confirmed Kym’s death on Tuesday, just one day after her sister made an emotional plea for information on her whereabouts.
“Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the unsuspicious death of a woman on Tamborine Mountain. There is no more information at this time,” said a police spokesperson.
The tragic development came just hours after Simmone, 53, publicly asked for help finding her missing sister.
The actress had shared a post on Instagram on Monday detailing Kym’s disappearance and asking her followers to come forward with information.
Kym, 51, was last seen on Guanaba Road near Tamborine Mountain, Queensland, although police did not initially reveal how long she had been missing.
The search for Kym Mackinnon – the sister of McLeod’s Daughters star Simmone Jade Mackinnon (pictured) – has ended in tragedy
Queensland Police confirmed Kym’s (pictured) death on Tuesday, just one day after her sister made an emotional plea for information on her whereabouts
“Have you seen my sister?” Simmone captioned the post, urging the public to contact Policelink if there was any information.
“Be sure to share this post if you’re in Queensland,” she added.
When followers asked for more information in the comments, Simmone said she could not provide further details due to the ongoing police investigation.
“The police will release an official statement very soon. I don’t want to release any information until it has been triple checked by them,” she wrote.
Her former McLeod’s Daughters co-star Rodger Corser was among those to offer his support, writing: “Dear Simmy, I can only imagine how you are feeling right now. Let’s get her found. Lots of love, now share.’
Simmone replied, “Thank you so much buddy, we really appreciate it.”
She had also urged anyone who may have information about Kym to contact police on 131 444 and quote file number QP2601680614.
Simmone is best known for playing Stevie Hall in McLeod’s Daughters from 2003 to 2009.
The tragic development came just hours after Simmone, 53, publicly asked for help finding her missing sister
Simmone is best known for playing Stevie Hall in McLeod’s Daughters from 2003 to 2009
The Gold Logie-nominated actress also appeared as Allie Reese on Baywatch Hawaii from 1999 to 2000.
The devastating news comes after Simmone suffered another heartbreaking loss with the death of her former McLeod’s Daughters co-star Rachael Carpani last year.
Earlier this month, Simmone shared an emotional tribute to Carpani on what would have been her 46th birthday.
‘This morning I whispered to the wind of the southern sky… Bring my love and birthday wishes to my friend who lives up there. Wrap yourself around her, give her a birthday hug from me,” she wrote.
“Happy Heavenly Birthday Carpo… I sure miss you.”
Carpani died on December 7, 2025, after a “long battle with a chronic illness.”
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