‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ actress Rachael Carpani dies after long battle with “chronic illness”

The NCIS: Los Angeles actress and McLeod’s Daughter star Rachael Carpani has died at the age of 45, her family announced. The Australian actress passed away “unexpectedly” after battling a chronic illness.

On Monday, December 15, Rachael Carpani’s sister, Georgia, shared a statement that the actress had died at the age of 45.

Rachael Carpani, born in Sydney, Australia, starred in several US shows and films. She featured in a 2009 episode of NCIS Los Angeles, with other credits including If There Be Thorns, and The Glaes, and had the lead role in Against the Wall.

The actress was best known for starring as Jodi Fountain in the Australian series McLeod’s Daughters, which ran from 2001 to 2009.