Prisoner and Neighbours star dies suddenly at age 58

<p dir="ltr">Maxine Klibingaitis, known for her role as Bobbie Mitchell in <em>Prisoner</em> and Terri Inglis in <em>Neighbours</em>, has passed away suddenly at the age of 58.</p> <p dir="ltr">The news was first announced on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Prisonerfanclub/posts/pfbid02GW3UszyDLAymgoCyE6eb6WZHed54Bfs1Rge3Sz1mLaFk9PRUpHjyueL4DGPUMJEMl" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> by the<em> Prisoner</em> fan club <em>Partners in Crime</em> and was later confirmed by her agency in a statement.</p> <p dir="ltr">"We regrettably announce that actress Maxine Klibingaitis has passed away today," the post in <em>Partners in Crime </em>began.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine played the much-loved character of Bobbie Mitchell in <em>Prisoner</em>, Terri Inglis in <em>Neighbours</em> and many other roles in Australian TV," the post continued</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine was only 58. We send our sincere condolences to her son, Zane and Maxine's family &amp; friends. RIP Maxine."</p> <p dir="ltr">The fan club admin then clarified in the comments that Klibingaitis’ sudden and unexpected death wasn’t a hoax and that a “very close friend of Maxine’s” had asked them to share the news with her fans.</p> <p dir="ltr">Hours later, Triple Talent Management confirmed the news through their own post.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Vale Maxine Klibingaitis,It is with a heavy heart that Triple Talent's Maxine Klibingaitis passed away yesterday,” the post began.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Maxine was a warm and loving person and she will be sadly missed," they concluded.</p> <p dir="ltr">Many fans have commented on the post in <em>Partners in Crime</em>, sharing their condolences.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Maxine was absolutely lovely to be around. Such a beautiful soul. You will be forever remembered. Sending Love to her family and friends RIP,” wrote one fan.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Absolutely heartbroken for her close friends and family at this time. She was such a treasure and an exceptionally talented actress,” commented another.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Australian actress landed her breakout role as Bobbie Mitchell on <em>Prisoner </em>in 1983, which she played until 1985, she then played apprentice plumber Terry Inglis on <em>Neighbours</em> that same year.</p> <p dir="ltr">She is survived by her son Zane Friedman, who she shared with husband Andrew Friedman.</p> <p><em>Images: Facebook</em></p>

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