Home and Away cast pay tribute after popular pet star passes away

The cast of Home and Away have paid tribute to their canine co-star Buddy, following the sad news of his death.

Buddy, the bobtail boxer, first arrived in Summer Bay in 2016 as a part of the Morgan family.

He quickly became a fan favourite during his time on the show and frequently shared scenes with siblings Justin, Brody, Mason and Tori Morgan.

On Sunday (25 May), Buddy’s owner Shelley shared the tragic news of his death on Instagram, alongside a sweet photo of her loyal pet. She reflected on the time they spent together, including his appearance on the Australian soap.

“I have lost my Buddy,” she explained in the caption. “We did so many fun things together over the years. His time on @homeandaway was definitely the highlight for him and me. He loved going more than anything.

“We had a final trip to the beach planned but he just didn’t make it. He left peacefully at home in his bed while I held him. I have lost a big piece of my heart.”

Tributes poured in from fans and the cast of Home and Away, who shared their condolences and heartbreak over the loss.

“Oh no. We are so sorry for your loss. He was our favorite cast member,” commented the official Home and Away Instagram account.

“Beautiful Buddy, such a huge part of our Morgan Family. Thank you for sharing him with us, Shelley. xxx,” wrote Penny McNamee (Tori Morgan).

“R.I.P. beautiful buddy. You were my sidekick in so many scenes.. an incredible scene partner.. always knew your lines… always hit your mark.. and you could sniff out chicken wherever it was! I love ya mate,” shared James Stewart (Justin Morgan).

Lynne McGranger (Irene Roberts) commented: “Oh I am so sorry to read this. Beautiful Buddy”, while Sophie Dillman (Ziggy Astoni) added: “Sending you so much love. The goodest boy ever.”

Home and Away airs weekdays at 1.45pm on Channel 5, with repeat screenings at 6pm on 5STAR and first-look screenings at 6.30pm on 5STAR. Selected classic episodes are available via Prime Video in the UK.

In Australia, the show airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7pm on Channel 7 and streams on 7Plus.

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The cast of Home and Away have paid tribute to their canine co-star Buddy, following the sad news of his death. Buddy, the bobtail boxer, first arrived in Summer Bay in 2016 as a part of the Morgan family. He quickly became a fan favourite during his time on the show and frequently shared scenes with siblings Justin, Brody, Mason and…