Neighbours lines up off-camera death for classic character

Neighbours spoilers follow.

Neighbours has lined up an off-camera death for classic character Rosemary Daniels.

The character, who was played by Joy Chambers, first appeared on screen in 1986, making several appearances before her main stint came to an end in 1998.

Chambers last appeared as Rosemary in 2010, with the actor passing away in September at the age of 76, with a statement noting that she had “passed away in her sleep early this morning surrounded by loved ones.”

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“Joy will be remembered as a Logie award-winning actress, a best-selling author, a poet, a philanthropist and an exceptional businesswoman who worked alongside her husband to build one of the largest independent production companies in the world,” continued the statement.

Rosemary’s off-screen death will be referenced in next week’s scenes after her nephew Paul learns of her passing, with the character making a plan to see family in New York City following the news,

The developments come amidst a dramatic storyline involving Chelsea Murphy after the schemer made a swift departure after Krista exposed her awful actions.

Krista has her own issues with ex-boyfriend Leo, but he shows he still cares for her as he scares drug dealer Shannon away.

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Krista, however, lashes out and explains that she doesn’t need him to protect her given how their relationship ended.

Leo responds by saying that Krista broke up with him, with the pair left at a stalemate as they go their separate ways.

Shannon approaches Krista again but is soon put in her place, though she inadvertently causes a disastrous chain of events as she accidentally drops a bag of pills.

Things get worse when the pills are later found by Leo’s daughter Abigail.

Neighbours releases new episodes from Mondays to Thursdays for free on Amazon Freevee in the UK and US. In Australia, the show airs from Mondays to Thursdays at 4pm on Channel 10, with a 6.30pm repeat screening on 10 Peach.