Melissa George remembers Dieter Brummer, her ‘Home and Away’ costar: ‘It was absolutely heartbreaking’
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide.Melissa George, the acclaimed actress renowned for her role in the Australian soap opera ‘Home and Away,’ opened up about the devastating loss of her co-star, Dieter Brummer. Reminiscing about the memories, the 49-year-old star admitted that she often watches the old episodes of the show. Moreover, she recalled a particularscene of his demise in the show that breaks her heart, where he passed away on the rock.Here’s a closer look at Melissa George cherishing the memories of Dieter Brummer.
Melissa George talks about being an overnight celebrity
Melissa George became acquainted with fame early on in her career, with her role of Angel in ‘Home and Away.’ With international recognition, the actress achieved the status of on-screen ‘golden couple’ alongside Dieter Brummer, who played Shane. “I do watch [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 did rewatch the scene when he passed away on the rock – the final scene of Shane – and it was absolutely heartbreaking,” she continued, speaking of Dieter Brummer, who passed away 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 had such a great part,” George said.
Melissa George talks about Dieter Brummer
Furthermore, Melissa George expressed sorrow over Dieter Brummer’s heartbreaking demise and how his deteriorating mental health affected him. “That’s just too many years of him suffering that were overlooked. And when you suffer in silence, and you don’t reach out, 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 his life.
About Melissa George’s filmography
After receiving international fame, Melissa George moved to the United States and worked alongside famous names. Her 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 expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.
