Home and Away's Lukas Radovich shares sad family news: 'Gone too soon'

Former Home and Away star Lukas Radovich has shared the heartbreaking news that his father has passed away.

The 28-year-old, who played Ryder Jackson on the Channel Seven soap from 2017 to 2022, took to Instagram on Tuesday to post a gallery of photos with his dad over the years.

He told his followers that his family were about to travel to Italy for a long-awaited holiday and reunion when they lost their “Captain”.

“Yesterday, we said goodbye to our Maximus, and words can not describe the loss,” he wrote.

“Loved by so many, and gone too soon. Hearing stories of his exploits yesterday - none came as a surprise. But all spoke to the character of who he was as a person. Smart, funny, strong-willed, caring, adventurous, and loving. I still feel that love and always will. It will never fade.”

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Lukas added that his father left him “with a long list of rules for life” which he’ll continue to live by, and shared three with his followers.

“The good wine is meant to be shared, not saved. Stay curious. And never ever wear thongs on a plane,” he shared.

'Sending you and your family love'

Lukas’ former Home and Away stars quickly took to the comments to share their condolences, including Sophie Dillman and Emily Weir.

“Beautiful pictures of your dad Lukas, and I love the three lessons. I’ll share some of that wine with you,” Georgie Parker wrote.

“Sending love and strength to you and your family Lukas,” Lynne McGranger added, while Ada Nicodemou replied, “Sending you and your family love”.

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“What a man he was. Adore those three rules, I'll be adopting them too. Sending so much love to you and your family,” Megan Smart shared.

Lukas announced his departure from Home and Away in May last year and has since appeared in the Sydney play All His Beloved Children.

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