Actor Peter Hardy, who starred in Neighbours, has passed away at age 66. Keep reading to learn more facts about him and what caused his death.
Peter Hardy cause of death: How did Peter Hardy die?
The actor drowned on Thursday in Fremantle, a town near Perth, Western Australia, and was later discovered dead on a beach there.
Local news sources claimed that Peter had travelled from London to Perth to see his mum.
He reportedly got into difficulties while snorkeling at South Beach in Fremantle.
Unknown factors may have caused Peter’s death.
While Peter played Jimmy Drane in three episodes of Neighbours in 1997, his work in McLeod’s Daughters and Chopper is what made him famous in Australia.
His brother Michael confirmed the tragic news on Friday, writing on social media: “I’m devastated to say that my brother, Peter Hardy, passed away suddenly this morning.
“Rest in Peace my beloved little brother.”
Before paramedics came, bystanders at a Perth beach made a last-ditch effort to save Peter’s life by administering CPR in the sand.
The actor was unable to be saved by emergency personnel, and he passed away at the site.
