Who Is Rachael Carpani's Ex-Boyfriend, Matt Passmore? 'McLeod's Daughters' Co-Stars To Dating Life

Rachael Carpani was one of the most famous Australian television actresses in the world. On December 7, 2025, she passed away after a long battle with a chronic illness. Her sister, Georgia Carpani, announced the news on December 15, 2025, and the shocking news of Rachael’s sudden demise left everyone heartbroken. The doting sister shared the unfortunate news about her sister on behalf of their parents, Tony Carpani and Gael Carpani, and admitted that their entire family was devastated after losing Rachael.

Georgia Carpani announces Rachael Carpani's death, reveals details about her sister’s private funeral plans

Talking about Georgia Carpani’s Instagram post announcing her sister, Rachael Carpani’s death, the former posted a beautiful picture of the late actress. Below Rachel’s picture, Georgia penned a note in which she revealed that the former had passed away peacefully after losing the long battle against the chronic illness. It was in the early hours of December 7, 2025, when Rachael passed away, and her funeral will be a private event that is going to be held on December 19, 2025, in the presence of her family and close friends.

At the end of her note, Georgia Carpani asked everyone to give the family time and space to deal with such a huge loss. The family has kept the details of her chronic disease very well under wraps. However, as per multiple reports, Rachael Carpani had talked about the nature of her chronic disease in the past. Although she also kept the name of her disease under wraps, she admitted that she faced serious health struggles, including hospitalisation and surgery in her earlier years.

Rachael Carpani’s early life, breakthrough role in McLeod’s Daughters, and her acclaimed television and film career

Born as Rachael Carpani on August 24, 1980, in Sydney, New South Wales, her parents chose the name, Rachael Anna-Marie Capani for her. She is best known for playing the character, ‘Jodi Fountain’, on the famous Australian television drama, McLeod’s Daughters. Rachael played the character from 2001 to 2009, and she was so good in her role that her performance earned her two Logie Award nominations, cementing her place as one of the most prominent actresses in Australian television.

Apart from the gigantic success of McLeod’s Daughters, Rachael Carpani has worked on a series of renowned shows, including Home and Away, NCIS: Los Angeles, Against the Wall, The Glades, Cane, If There Be Thorns, Seeds of Yesterday, and many more. Not only this, but Rachael had also featured in films like Hating Alison Ashley, Triangle, The Way Back, The Very Excellent Mr. Dhundee, and Beat.

When news of Rachael Carpani’s untimely demise reached the public, many described her as “the baby of the MD family,” which speaks volumes about the legacy she left in the Australian television industry through her work on McLeod’s Daughters. Rachael’s McLeod’s Daughters co-star, Bridie Carter, also reacted to her demise and penned a long note on Instagram. An excerpt from her note could be read as:

"May your blessed spirit, so vivid, so full of life, laughter, joy, generosity, unique talent, energy, fervour, intelligence, resilience, courage and great humour, and a gentle humility, may you rest in peace…..Love you Rach."

Who is Rachael Carpani’s ex-boyfriend, Matt Passmore? Australian actor reacted to his ex-girlfriend and McLeod’s Daughters co-star’s death

Amidst the wave of tributes from all corners, one message that stood apart was from the famous Australian actor, Matt Passmore. The 51-year-old actor reposted Georgia Carpani's picture, along with an emotional note in the caption. He penned, “Farewell my friend All the love i have to the Carpanis, friends and family. The greatest gift you gave was knowing you.” The reason why Passmore’s tribute went viral on the internet is because of the past they shared.

For the uninitiated, Rachael Carpani and Matt Passmore met on the sets of McLeod’s Daughters, while she played ‘Jodi Fountain’, Passmore was cast as ‘Marcus Turner’. While working together in the early 2000s, Rachael and Passmore reportedly began dating in 2006. The former couple dated for many years, worked together on another famous series, The Glades (2010), and received a lot of love from fans. Unfortunately, Rachael and Passmore parted ways in July 2011 after 5 years together.

Talking about Matt Passmore’s personal life, he met Rachael Carpani soon after his divorce from his first wife, Jacqui Passmore, in 2006. Matt and Jacqui married in 1997 but divorced in 2006. The following year, the former crossed paths with Rachael. However, after Passmore and Rachael’s relationship ended in 2011, the former crossed paths with Natalia Cigliuti around 2012 and started dating. Passmore and Natalia welcomed their first child, Cashel Graham Passmore, in August 2021. While Passmore is living the best phase of his life, it’s indeed heartbreaking for him and fans across the world to see Rachael go like this. We hope God gives her family and close ones the strength to bear this eternal pain.

What are your thoughts on Rachael Carpani’s demise, an incredible actress whom we lost at such a young age? Let us know.

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