Melissa George remembers Dieter Brummer, her ‘Home and Away’ co-star: ‘It was absolutely heartbreaking’ |

TRIAL WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Melissa Georgethe acclaimed actress known for her role in the Australian soap opera ‘Home and Away’, spoke about the devastating loss of her co-star Dieter Brummer. Reminiscing, the 49-year-old star admitted that he often watches old episodes of the show. He also recalled a particular scene of his disappearance on the show that breaks his heart, where he died on the rock.Here’s a closer look at Melissa George cherishing memories of Dieter Brummer.

Melissa George talks about being an overnight celebrity

Melissa George became familiar with fame early in her career, with her role as Angel in ‘Home and Away’. With international acclaim, the actress achieved on-screen ‘golden couple’ status alongside Dieter Brummer, who played Shane. “I look [the show] often because Dieter is no longer with us, which is just devastation beyond comprehension,” she said during a podcast interview on ‘Something to Talk About.‘“I rewatched the scene when he died on the rock, Shane’s final scene, and it was absolutely heartbreaking,” he continued of Dieter Brummer, who died in 2021 at the age of 45 after struggling with his mental health. “I think about him, I think about the past, I think about being grateful for the opportunity to have played such a big part,” George said.

Melissa George talks about Dieter Brummer

Additionally, Melissa George expressed her grief over the heartbreaking death of Dieter Brummer and how his deteriorating mental health affected him. “It’s too many years of him suffering that were overlooked. And when you suffer in silence, and you don’t come forward, I think that’s when it gets to a point where it’s too much for him. It really breaks my heart because he was a beautiful man. It’s very sad,” the ‘In Treatment’ star expressed about her life.

About Melissa George’s filmography

After receiving international fame, Melissa George moved to the United States and worked alongside famous names. His filmography includes “Triangle,” “30 Days of Night,” “The Amityville Horror,” “Derailed,” “Sugar & Spice” and more.Meanwhile, Dieter Brummer starred in ‘Neighbours’, ‘Underbelly’ and ‘Winners & Losers’.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health professional, or NGO. There are also help lines.