Shock and heartbreak: 'Home & Away' stars respond to colleague's tragic health revelation

The Australian TV and film industry is a tight-knit community, and when one of its own faces a heartbreaking challenge, its stars band together in support.

Recently, a beloved Home & Away crew member, Bruce Murray, revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four oesophageal cancer.


Bruce had been a key grip—a member of the production team responsible for the positioning of the camera on set—for the show for several years.

The Home & Away community created a GoFundMe, to help Bruce and his family have ‘some comfort through these tough roads ahead’.


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As of writing, the GoFundMe for Bruce Murray reached $38,107. Credit: GoFundMe


The GoFundMe page, organised by Bruce’s friends, family and colleagues, stated that the cancer has unfortunately gone into his bloodstream and formed multiple cancers on his bones—ribs, spine, collar bone, sacrum, and hips.


‘Bruce will be starting Radiation Therapy on the three most urgent bone areas—spine, ribs and hips and soon be starting a combo of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy,’ it read.

‘It’s going to be a long journey, but we are positive and know our cherished Brucey is a strong one.’

As of writing, the GoFundMe had reached more than $38,000—exceeding its initial goal of $10,000.

Among the cast and crew members who donated were Angelina Thomson, Kirsty Simmons, Georgie Parker, Emily Symons, Stephanie Panozzo, Ada Nicodemou, and Ethan Browne.

Murray has worked in the TV and film industry for over 20 years and is credited with helping Home & Away find its 'new directorial look'.


Apart from Home and Away, Bruce also worked in the production of different TV shows like All Saints, Breakers, Good News Week, Above The Law and E Street.

According to the Cancer Council New South Wales, oesophageal cancer is an uncommon cancer in Australia, with 1,650 people diagnosed each year. Men are much more likely to be diagnosed than women.

You can learn more about oesophageal cancer here:



Key Takeaways

  • Bruce Murray, a crew member of the popular TV show Home and Away, has been diagnosed with stage four oesophageal cancer.
  • Friends, colleagues and fans have set up a GoFundMe page to support Murray and his family through this challenging time, raising over $38,000, exceeding its $10,000 initial goal.
  • Murray needs to undergo intensive treatments, including Radiation Therapy and Immunotherapy in combination with Chemotherapy.
  • The TV veteran, credited with creating a 'new directorial look' for Home and Away, has also worked on the Channel 7 show All Saints.

We at Seniors Discount Club send a special message of hope, love and support to Bruce Murray and his family at this difficult time.

We encourage our community members to donate to his GoFundMe if they can or to help spread the word about his cause. The small kindnesses we do for one another today can help make a lasting impact on Bruce and his family.

To donate to Bruce Murray’s GoFundMe, click here.

What do you think about this story, members? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
 
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They should go the Centrelink posts they’d have a field day there.😹greg Chappell’s set up a gofundmepage because he’s spent all his earnings. He’s not sick or anything but he’s broke and he wants his fans and the public to support his retirement to the tune of $250.00 it’s at yahoo see if they pick it up here and ask for donations for him.😈greedy bastard and then he says he’s not poorly off.😮
 
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They should go the Centrelink posts they’d have a field day there.😹ian Chappell’s set up a gofundmepage because he’s spent all his earnings. He’s not sick or anything but he’s broke and he wants his fans and the public to support his retirement to the tune of $250.00 it’s at yahoo see if they pick it up here and ask for donations for him.😈greedy bastard and then he says he’s not poorly off.😮
Seriously I need to see that. What worries me with go fund me is that it's not imposters
 
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