There is no credible confirmation that Lynne McGranger has passed away.

Recent reports and verified coverage instead show that the longtime Home and Away star is alive and continuing new projects after leaving the soap in 2025.

McGranger, best known for playing Irene Roberts for more than three decades, announced her departure from Home and Away after 33 years on the series, calling the decision “bittersweet.”

She has also continued appearing publicly after exiting the show, including theatre tours and television appearances.

In fact, false death rumors involving Lynne McGranger have circulated online before, and she previously joked publicly about fake reports claiming she had died.

Fans remain emotional about her departure from Home and Away because Irene Roberts became one of Australian television’s most iconic soap characters. After decades in Summer Bay, many viewers grew up watching her storylines involving family struggles, alcoholism recovery, foster care, illness, heartbreak, and emotional support for younger residents.

Her exit from the series marked the end of a major era for the show, which is likely why dramatic rumors continue spreading online.

But as of now, there is no verified evidence supporting claims that Lynne McGranger died at home at age 72.