Australian singer, actor Johnny Ruffo passes away

Perth: Australian singer and Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo has died aged 35.

According to foreign media reports, Australian television star and singer Johnny Ruffo has died at the age of 35 after suffering from brain cancer.

Johnny Ruffo was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, after which he participated in fundraising and awareness campaigns for the disease in Australia.

The TV star's family said in a statement that he died on Friday, fighting the disease till the end and will be remembered as a talented and charming boy.

Ruffo was born in Perth, Western Australia and took a break from work after being diagnosed with cancer.

It is pertinent to note that Johnny Ruffo rose to fame from the reality show X Factor Australia.