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Neighbours icon Ian Smith says he's been 'reborn' amid terminal cancer battle: 'I was supposed to die last month'


Neighbours royalty Ian Smith has stunned fans with a remarkable health update, revealing he's feeling better than ever - despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer just months ago.

Neighbours royalty Ian Smith has stunned fans with a remarkable health update, revealing he's feeling better than ever – despite being diagnosed with terminal cancer just months ago And while Harold may have officially bid farewell to Ramsay Street this week, Smith's final scenes had viewers across the country in tears – with his character announcing he was moving to Port Douglas, Queensland, in a sentimental send-off that featured a heart-warming flashback montage of fan favourites. The veteran performer first stepped into Harold's shoes in 1987 and went on to become one of Neighbours' most iconic faces, known for his wholesome charm, slow-burning romances, and multiple disappearances (including being presumed dead after falling off a cliff in 1991 – only to return five years later with amnesia).

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