With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of this beloved actress

NCIS: Los Angeles actress and McLeod’s Daughters star Rachael Carpani has died at the age of 45, her family has confirmed. The Australian actress passed away unexpectedly after a long battle with a chronic illness.

The news was shared on Monday, December 15, in a statement released by her sister, Georgia, announcing that Carpani had died peacefully in the early hours of Sunday, December 7.

Rachael Carpani was born in Sydney, Australia, and built a career that spanned both Australian and U.S. television and film. She appeared in a 2009 episode of NCIS: Los Angeles and held roles in projects including If There Be Thorns, The Glades, and Against the Wall, where she starred in the lead role.