The family of Johnny Ruffo announce memorial after the Home and Away star’s death at 35

The family of Johnny Ruffo have taken to Instagram to announce a memorial for the late entertainer that will be held in Perth.

The memorial is scheduled for Saturday, November 25 with more information to come regarding time and venue.

Ruffo passed away on Friday at the age of 35 after a six-year battle with brain cancer surrounded by family and with longtime partner Tahnee Sims by his side.

Actor Johnny Ruffo following brain cancer surgery. Instagram
Camera IconActor Johnny Ruffo following brain cancer surgery. Instagram Credit: Supplied
Johnny Ruffo, with his partner Tahnee Sims, on a trip to New Zealand in July 2023. Source Instagram
Camera IconJohnny Ruffo, with his partner Tahnee Sims, on a trip to New Zealand in July 2023. Source Instagram Credit: Supplied

The entertainer first rose to fame on The X Factor in 2011 finishing third, before winning Dancing with the Stars in 2012, followed by a stint on Home and Away.

After first being diagnosed in 2017 and having surgery to remove a tumour, Ruffo announced his cancer was in remission in 2019.

Unfortunately, the singer and actor announced that the cancer had returned, via his Instagram, just a year later.

“After an unexpected week of seizures and excruciating headaches it is with a heavy heart that I have to let you know I now have another huge battle ahead of me,” he said.

X Factor singer Johnny Ruffo. TV show.
Camera IconRuffo on X-Factor. File Credit: Supplied
Johnny Ruffo and Madeleine West in Home and Away. File
Camera IconJohnny Ruffo and Madeleine West in Home and Away. File Credit: Supplied

“My brain cancer has returned, though I will dig deep and beat this shit disease again.”

Ruffo first rose to fame on The X Factor in 2011 finishing third, before winning Dancing with the Stars in 2012, followed by a stint on Home and Away.

A statement released on his Instagram following his death spoke of a talented life taken too soon.

“Johnny was very determined and had a strong will,” it read. “He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could. Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give.

“We all love you Johnny and will remember you for all the joy you brought to our lives. Rest easy.”

jordan.mccarthy@news.com.au | @JordoMc85

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