Farewell, Irene: Lynne McGranger's Home and Away exit storylines revealed
Lynne McGranger has famously played the Summer Bay matriarch for 33 years, and filmed her final scenes back in March of this year — they are set to air in August.
'After over three decades as the Bay's tough-talking, big-hearted battler, Irene's gripping final storyline is now in motion, and it will have all of Australia talking,' an official release reads.
'In recent weeks, the much-loved character has experienced a series of alarming memory lapses, including a concerning incident where she forgot she was babysitting Archie and nearly left him home alone.
'Next week, Irene takes her first step toward confronting the truth.
'With the support of her dear friend John Palmer (Shane Withington), she bravely meets with Dr Bree Cameron (Juliet Godwin) for a medical consultation.
'It's there that Irene is faced with a gut-wrenching reality. There's no coming back from this one.'
McGranger, who was recently nominated for both a Silver and Gold Logie at this yea'r 65th TV Week Logie Awards, admitted earlier this year that filming her exit storyline was an emotional experience.
The 72 year-old was instrumental in deciding how her much-loved character would leave the series, and said she was satisfied with how everything is set to play out on screen.
'I can't tell you (much) — the audience will have to wait and see — but I went and spoke to the producers and the head writer and ran (my idea) past them, and they loved it,' she told Perth Now earlier this year.
'(The story) is very pertinent, and very important, and I am really very proud of it,' McGranger said.
'From what I have read, and from what we have filmed so far, it is so well written — I just hope I can do it justice.
'But I know my fellow actors will support me, and I'm happy with the way it is all unfolding.'
Don't miss a moment as Home and Away counts down to the departure of a television icon.
Home and Away's Lynne McGranger is nominated for the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards, airing exclusively on Seven Sunday, 3 August. Click here to vote.
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