A SOAP legend has filmed their final ever scenes today after 33 years in the role.
Home and Away fans have been left devastated as the iconic wrapped filming on her final ever lines.
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Lynne McGranger has officially bowed out of her role as Summer Bay resident Irene Roberts.
Actress Lynne, 72, joined Home and Away in 1993 in a guest role before she became a fan-favourite and permanent member of the cast.
While Lynne has filmed her final scenes, fans will still get to enjoy Irene on screen for another couple of months.
Reflecting on her time on Home and Away, she said: “I’ve had the ride of my life.
“And I love each and every one of you so much: The cast – Ray, Georgie, Emily, Shane, Ada, James, all the youngins.
“The art department, the writers, everybody – there’s so many unsung heroes. This show is made up of so many parts.
“You’re all amazing, and it’s been my great privilege to work with each and every one of you.
“I’m touched, I’m humbled and I’m so honored. Thank you so much.”
Home and Away have yet to reveal Irene’s exit storyline – but have teased it’s going to be “emotional”.
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Reacting on social media to Lynne’s final day on set, one fan said: “So sad to see her go but wishing her all the best.”
A second wrote: “Home and Away without Irene(Lynne) will be a huge loss, you have been a delight to watch over the years. Good luck Lynne in your next adventure, but fans of the soap will miss seeing you.”
A third fan paid tribute: “I’ve been a fan of the show from a kid. kind of just about remembering all the early episodes & memories of Irene coming into the show. She’s fostered so many kids over the last 30 + years watched all wow I’ll miss her, end of an era.”
Home and Away airs 1:45pm weekdays on 5, with first look episodes streaming from 6am.