The Home And Away actress has spoken out for the first time about her alcohol-related illness. “It destroyed my body…”
“It Destroyed My Body”: Home and Away Star Breaks Silence on Secret Battle with Alcohol-Related Illness
In a revelation that has stunned fans and insiders alike, a beloved actress from Home and Away has stepped forward with an emotional confession about her years-long struggle with an alcohol-related illness — a secret she has kept buried behind the camera lights and Summer Bay’s sunny façade.
Speaking exclusively to The Daily Echo, the actress — who has requested to remain anonymous for now — described her condition as “a silent war” that nearly cost her everything. “It destroyed my body,” she admitted. “And I let it happen, because I didn’t want anyone to know.”
The actress, known for portraying one of the show’s most iconic and strong-willed characters, has been part of the Home and Away family for over a decade. Off-screen, however, she was dealing with a very different story. “I was drinking to numb myself,” she said. “People saw the smile, the makeup, the red carpet. But inside, I was crumbling.”
According to her, the pressure of fame, the long hours on set, and unresolved trauma from her personal life created a toxic cocktail that spiraled into dependency. “There’s this unspoken expectation that you have to hold it all together,” she explained. “But my body eventually said, ‘No more.’”
Fans began to notice subtle changes over the past few seasons — missing episodes, reduced screen time, and erratic appearances at press events. At the time, producers cited “scheduling conflicts” and “creative directions” for her absences. But now, the actress admits those were code words for rehab stays and hospital visits.
Doctors diagnosed her with alcoholic hepatitis — a potentially fatal inflammation of the liver caused by excessive alcohol intake. “It’s not something that happens overnight. It creeps up on you,” she revealed. “By the time I took it seriously, I was waking up in pain, unable to eat, and unable to work.”
She credits a recent health scare and the unwavering support of a co-star for giving her the strength to seek help. “If it weren’t for him dragging me to the ER that night, I might not be here,” she said, tearfully. “That moment changed everything.”
The Home and Away production team has reportedly been “extremely supportive” during her recovery, adjusting her schedule and offering resources behind the scenes. A spokesperson for the network said, “We stand by our cast in their times of need. Mental health and physical wellbeing are priorities we take seriously.”
Though she is not yet ready to return to the full demands of filming, the actress is slowly making her way back. “I’m not ashamed anymore,” she said. “If my story can help one person recognize the signs, then it’s worth telling.”
In a series famed for its dramatic twists, this real-life story might just be the most gripping of all — not scripted, but raw, brave, and heartbreakingly real.
Stay tuned — this is only the beginning.
