Actor Troy Beckwith died last Wednesday at 48. The performer, who played the charismatic villain Michael Martin for seven seasons in the legendary Australian series Neighbors, died after not being able to overcome the cancer he suffered from.
His sister, Juanita Sanger, announced the interpreter’s death through her social networks, with enormous sadness. “Troy, we will always remember that mischievous and contagious laugh. Everyone loved you,” Sanger began on Facebook. “I know mom will be very happy to be reunited with her son. Peace at last.”
The news of his death made dozens of headlines over the weekend, generating numerous reactions among his colleagues in the legendary series and colleagues. Many family members also wanted to pay tribute to him through social networks. One of them, Shane Beckwith, wanted to clarify that the actor died after fighting hard against his illness. “The family would like everyone to know that Troy fought a tough battle with cancer.”
The actress Kym Valentine, who coincided with the actor in Neighbors, was in charge of announcing that there will be no funeral, at the request of the interpreter himself.
Troy Beckwith gained international fame thanks to his role as Michael Martin, one of the most emblematic villains of the unforgettable Australian series, in which other well-known artists such as singers Natalie Imbruglia and Kylie Minogue also became known.
Additionally, he participated in the series Pugwall, where he played Jeremy “Bazza” Bazlington.
The actor has had a notable career on television. However, he racked up dozens of headlines in 2017, when he disappeared from his home without a trace. The police intervened at the request of his family because he had “a medical condition” of which no details were ever given. The actor ended up showing up two weeks later, safe and sound.
