Yes, he died from skin cancer also :(Quote:
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Yes, he died from skin cancer also :(Quote:
Originally Posted by lizann
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Home and Away's Romeo Smith will put a stop to his cancer treatment in an upcoming storyline.
Romeo, played by Luke Mitchell, faces a tough battle and difficult decisions after being diagnosed with skin cancer in emotional scenes on the Summer Bay soap.
As part of an ongoing effort to hide his illness from wife Indi, Romeo eventually refuses to have any further chemotherapy for the time being - knowing that the side effects of the treatment will be too noticeable.
Indi, however, can already sense that something is amiss with Romeo and grows increasingly frustrated over his secretive behaviour.
Samara Weaving, who plays Indi, told TV Week: "It's difficult for both of them. For Romeo, he wants to tell Indi, but because he loves her so much, she's sort of the one person he can't tell.
"He just knows she's been through so much and he doesn't want to add to that, especially when things are just starting to look up for her."
The actress continued: "She's confused and conflicted. They were so happy and then all of a sudden, he seems to be having second thoughts, distancing himself from her and lying about where he's going."
With Indi's father Dr Sid Walker (Robert Mammone) aware of the truth, viewers will be left to wonder whether he can convince Romeo to see sense over his treatment.
Home and Away airs these scenes next week on Network Seven in Australia, and late April on Channel 5 in the UK.
Home and Away's Indigo Walker will suffer a shock collapse after reading a devastating letter written by her husband Romeo.
The Summer Bay couple are enjoying a romantic getaway when Romeo suddenly does a disappearing act, leaving the letter behind.
Romeo, played by Luke Mitchell, is facing a tough battle after being diagnosed with skin cancer in a storyline currently airing on Australian screens.
As part of an ongoing effort to hide his illness from Indi, Romeo refuses to have any further chemotherapy for the time being - knowing that the side-effects of the treatment will be too noticeable.
However, realising he can't go on like this, Romeo leaves a letter for Indi to read after they have enjoyed a trip away.
Exact details of what the letter contains are currently being kept under wraps, but it is likely to lead to Indi finally discovering the truth about Romeo's illness.
Samara Weaving, who plays Indi, told TV Week: "It was really hard filming. You have such an attachment to your character and I was bawling my eyes out as I read it as you learn to love these characters you've played for so long.
"You just want to protect them and make sure they're happy."
The actress continued: "I was working through the scenes with Luke to make sure they are as real as possible for the audience.
"With really serious storylines, everyone wants to do it right and be as close to the truth of the matter as possible - so hopefully we did that."
Home and Away airs these scenes next week on Network Seven in Australia, and late April on Channel 5 in the UK.
Samara Weaving has admitted that she is in no rush to try her luck in Hollywood.
The actress, who plays Indigo Walker, told Inside Soap that she has no immediate plans to move on from her Summer Bay role.
Asked whether she is happy sticking with the show, Weaving replied: "I am. It's a great place to work, and I think it's rare to find a cast and crew who get along so well.
"There's a really good work ethic as well - everyone's so grounded and nice."
On the possibility of finding work overseas, she continued: "I think for any actor, LA is where it all seems to be. But I'm in no rush. If it happens that way, then great.
"I'd really like to come and do some theatre in the UK. I just think that would be more my cup of tea - I'm not going to go out of my way to run off to Hollywood and be in movies!"
Weaving was last in the UK at the beginning of the year for a Home and Away promotional visit.
She added: "One of the best things [about Home and Away] is that I get to go to the UK to promote the show. The last time I was there, I had such a brilliant time. I went to so many museums and exhibits."
Home and Away star Luke Mitchell has admitted that he is thrilled with his exit storyline as he did not want to leave open a possible return to the soap.
Mitchell's character Romeo Smith will be told that his cancer is in its final stages on UK screens later this month, while he has already bowed out in Australia. However, the actor has admitted that he couldn't be happier with how things played out.
"The storyline was my idea. I pitched it to the writers and I was thrilled they ran with it," he said to TV Week.
"Part of the reason I wanted to do it was because skin cancer in Australia is such a prevalent thing and it's really important to be aware of it. I thought it would be an interesting way to go out as it would take everyone by surprise.
"It's a nice end to that chapter of my life and it's fitting that Romeo can't return because it helps me to move forward. Otherwise you might be going, 'Oh well that door is still open'."
Romeo's final scenes see him leave Summer Bay forever, saying goodbye to wife Indi in a letter.
Mitchell continued: "It's a pretty tumultuous end for Romeo and Indi - it was just horrible. Anyone who is in a relationship, or shared real love, will be really affected by it - and the stories and the decisions that took place."
In real life, Mitchell has landed a role in US pilot The Tomorrow People.
Speaking about his new role over in America, he said: "It is going to be completely different playing an American and working on something with a huge budget, special effects and chase scenes - I'm thrilled.
"It's a bit like X-Men and my character has the ability to teleport - so that will be a lot of fun to play with. Everything is going really well."
Indigo Walker enjoys one last romantic getaway with husband Romeo Smith later this month, still unaware that he has been diagnosed with stage four cancer.
Romeo comes up with the holiday idea as he wants to create more fun memories for him and Indi (Samara Weaving) to share before his illness takes hold.
Although the couple have a great time together, Romeo (Luke Mitchell) secretly struggles as Indi discusses how strong their partnership is and how much they rely on each other as a couple.
The reality of what he'll soon lose hits home even further for Romeo when Indi reveals that she wants to start a family with him.
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Romeo surprises Indi with a romantic getaway.
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Romeo tries to create new memories with Indi.
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Romeo tries to create new memories with Indi.
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Indi tells Romeo she wants to start a family.
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Indi and Romeo continue their romantic holiday.
As the trip draws to a close, Romeo does a disappearing act and leaves a note behind for Indi.
Romeo's letter doesn't reveal that he has cancer, but it does explain that he has decided to leave Indi, who is left bewildered and devastated by the strange turn of events.
Back home, it's left to Indi's father Sid to break the news that Romeo has cancer but had been keeping it a secret. Now that Romeo has left Summer Bay for good, how will Indi react to the news?
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Indi finds Romeo's note.
Home and Away airs these scenes on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1 at 1.15pm and 6pm on Channel 5.
Aww poor indi!! No chance of a happy ending here!!
Home and Away's Indigo Walker will be thrown in to further turmoil when she discovers husband Romeo is still alive.
Indi was left devastated when she discovered that Romeo (Luke Mitchell) was suffering from terminal skin cancer and then left town without telling her where he was going.
Despite trying to move on with her life, Indi is left startled when she is approached by Romeo's lawyer who informs her that her husband is signing over his half of the gym.
Samara Weaving, who plays Indi, told TV Week: "It hits her like a ton of bricks. She has had her ups and downs and there have definitely been moments where she has broken down.
"She tried to move on with Chris, but now she is in the head space where she is trying to get on with her life the best way she can.
"She completely shuts down at the thought he is still alive. She can't help but feel for him that he is either dying or in remission all alone."
However, Weaving believes that this latest development is just another way of Romeo telling Indi to move on.
She said: "I think this is Romeo really letting Indi go. It completely throws her. She has been trying to focus on moving on with her life - focusing on the gym and her family - and now she can only worry about Romeo.
"I think she is most hurt that Romeo doesn't want to be found. I think that, deep down, she hopes they could meet again.
"The saddest thing for Indi is that she really wants to be there for Romeo during his tough time."
I hate how Romeo left, I wish the writers could just make him phone Indi or send her a letter, just something to try and give her some closure. It's so sad :-(