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    Inside Home and Away star’s harrowing death at 45 after tragic final job

    Dieter Brummer was a heartthjsonrob in Australia and the UK after he played Shane in Home and Away – but he had a tragic ending in 2021 after his career fell apartPeter Hart Weekend Editor – OK! and Carly Hacon Showbiz Reporter10:46, 12 Jul 2025Updated 10:55, 12 Jul 2025Australian heartthrob Dieter Brummer, best known for his portrayal of Shane in Home and Away, captured the hearts of millions with his blonde locks, flawless tan, charming dimples and dazzling white teeth. He drew in up to eight million viewers per episode in the UK alone.He shared the screen with Melissa George, who played Angel, and together they formed one of the most adored couples on the soap. Their characters’ plot involved a proposal during their school years, which left Summer Bay’s older inhabitants taken aback.However, their on-screen love story was tainted by misfortune, with Angel temporarily losing her mobility after being struck by Alf (Ray Meagher), and Shane being thrown off his motorbike. Despite an initial recovery, Shane sadly succumbed to septicaemia, leaving Angel under the care of Pippa (Vanessa Downing).Melissa George, who portrayed Angel, welcomed her third child in March last year, at 47-years-old. Meanwhile, Tristan Bancks, who played his on-screen mate Tug, now authors award-winning children’s books.Australian actor Dieter Brummer played Shane Parris on the television soap(Image: More

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    Oasis fans only just realising Liam Gallagher’s real name and they’re shocked

    Stunned Oasis fans admitted they had “no idea” what Liam Gallagher’s real name was, having discovered the legendary Britpop frontman’s birth name isn’t actually Liam09:31, 12 Jul 2025This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreLiam Gallagher’s real name is William John Paul Gallagher(Image: More