Neighbours Actor Ian Smith Announces Departure Due to Terminal Cancer
Ian Smith, the actor known for his role as Harold Bishop on the Australian soap ‘Neighbours’, has announced he is leaving the show after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. At 86 years old, he revealed he has pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer. In a heartfelt statement, Smith expressed his desire to fight the illness while highlighting his experience with chemotherapy treatments. Fans can expect some of his last scenes to include the return of actress Anne Charleston, who played Madge.