Exciting update from Neighbours legend Ian Smith! 🎉 The beloved actor, best known as Harold Bishop, has some truly heartening news about his battle with terminal cancer. Earlier diagnosed with a rare form of lung cancer, Ian was given just months to live. But against all odds, he’s shared an incredible update – his condition has stabilised, thanks to immunotherapy! 💪
Ian, who’s been with us on TV screens since 1987, pleasantly surprised us all by announcing that his treatment is working better than anyone could have imagined. His medical team is amazed by his resilience, even though they can’t quite explain the miracle themselves!
Feeling buoyant, Ian is now even thinking about making a comeback, potentially in voice work or small acting gigs. He’s got his sights set on a stage role and dreams of taking a bow in theatre. What an inspiration!
Earlier this year, fans bid farewell to his iconic character, Harold, with a touching storyline where Harold left Ramsay Street for a new start in Queensland to be near his granddaughter. The episode also reunited Ian with Anne Charleston, who portrayed his character’s late wife, Madge.
Ian says his cancer journey has been a roller-coaster, but with an hour’s treatment every three weeks, he’s determined to keep fighting. Here’s to more positive news from Ian. Let’s cheer him on as he continues to battle cancer and look forward to the exciting possibilities ahead! 🌟💖