Actor Troy Beckwith, who played one of Aussie soap Neighbours’ most memorable villains, has died at 48.
His death was announced in a Facebook post by co-star Kym Valentine.
“It pains me so much to have to say this,” Valentine began her emotional message, shared on January 27 accompanied by a photo of the two.
"Our dear old friend Troy Beckwith has passed away. Another member of our TV family gone way too soon.
"There will be no funeral as per Troy's request. Thanks for all the memories my cheeky mate and all my love to your friends and family ♥️".
Valentine said that Beckwith’s family would like everyone to know that he fought a “tough battle” with cancer.
Beckwith played Michael ‘Sicko Micko’ Martin on the show from 1991-1998, appearing in 127 episodes.
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