Updated: 14 Dec 2020, 15:15
Invalid Date,
HOME and Away actor Mick Innes has died aged 67, following a battle with a long-running lung condition.
The New Zealand-born actor - who played Rod in the iconic Australian soap series - passed away at his family home in Christchurch on Saturday morning.
2
2
Mick Innes was a renowned actor in theatre and televisionCredit: Happiness Productions
A friend of Mr Innes, Roberto Nascimento, told Stuff.co.nz the soap star had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
He had been admitted to hospital, but wanted to die at home, peacefully while surrounded by his family.
Mr Nascimento said: I think he always fought to the end. The doctor could tell he was getting tired, his breathing was laborious, and he did not want to end up in hospital.”
The Wrap: All of 2020’s rugby memorables and unmentionables A Set the default text size A Set large text size
Replay A Set the default text size A Set large text size
When it comes to rugby in 2020, that we got a season at all is cause for celebration.
That is something worth remembering every time frustration kicked in for Wallabies fans, at Michael Hooper ignoring the posts in favour of the sideline.
Super Rugby Aotearoa was a blast. The sight of a full Eden Park was a timely reminder of the potential for professional franchise rugby to reconnect with the masses, if handled correctly.