Prisoner and Neighbours star dies suddenly at age 58
Maxine Klibingaitis, known for her role as Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner and Terri Inglis in Neighbours, has passed away suddenly at the age of 58.
The news was first announced on Facebook by the Prisoner fan club Partners in Crime and was later confirmed by her agency in a statement.
"We regrettably announce that actress Maxine Klibingaitis has passed away today," the post in Partners in Crime began.
"Maxine played the much-loved character of Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner, Terri Inglis in Neighbours and many other roles in Australian TV," the post continued
"Maxine was only 58. We send our sincere condolences to her son, Zane and Maxine's family & friends. RIP Maxine."
The fan club admin then clarified in the comments that Klibingaitis’ sudden and unexpected death wasn’t a hoax and that a “very close friend of Maxine’s” had asked them to share the news with her fans.
Hours later, Triple Talent Management confirmed the news through their own post.
"Vale Maxine Klibingaitis,It is with a heavy heart that Triple Talent's Maxine Klibingaitis passed away yesterday,” the post began.
"Maxine was a warm and loving person and she will be sadly missed," they concluded.
Many fans have commented on the post in Partners in Crime, sharing their condolences.
“Maxine was absolutely lovely to be around. Such a beautiful soul. You will be forever remembered. Sending Love to her family and friends RIP,” wrote one fan.
“Absolutely heartbroken for her close friends and family at this time. She was such a treasure and an exceptionally talented actress,” commented another.
The Australian actress landed her breakout role as Bobbie Mitchell on Prisoner in 1983, which she played until 1985, she then played apprentice plumber Terry Inglis on Neighbours that same year.
She is survived by her son Zane Friedman, who she shared with husband Andrew Friedman.
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