Johnny Ruffo, an Australian television star and singer, has died at age 35 from brain cancer, the BBC reports. He died Nov. 3 surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a statement on his Instagram page.
“He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could,” it read. “Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give.”
Ruffo’s fame grew thanks to reality show X Factor Australia before he joined soap Home and Away.
He was an active fundraiser after his diagnosis in 2017, helping to increase awareness about brain cancer in Australia.
Former X Factor host and Spice Girl Mel B was among those who sent condolences to his family.
Dannii Minogue wrote on Instagram: “The cheekiest chap. His voice, smile and dancing feet will be missed by so many.”
Ruffo was born in Perth in Western Australia. He joined the X Factor cast...
“He battled all the way to the end and fought as hard as he could,” it read. “Such a beautiful soul with so much more to give.”
Ruffo’s fame grew thanks to reality show X Factor Australia before he joined soap Home and Away.
He was an active fundraiser after his diagnosis in 2017, helping to increase awareness about brain cancer in Australia.
Former X Factor host and Spice Girl Mel B was among those who sent condolences to his family.
Dannii Minogue wrote on Instagram: “The cheekiest chap. His voice, smile and dancing feet will be missed by so many.”
Ruffo was born in Perth in Western Australia. He joined the X Factor cast...
- 11/10/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Johnny Ruffo, an Australian singer and actor, has tragically passed away at the young age of 35.
The late entertainer was best known for being a finalist on season three of The X Factor Australia, winning season 12 of Dancing With the Stars Australia, and then starring in the soap opera series Home and Away for three years.
Back in 2017, Johnny underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor and he was diagnosed with brain cancer a week later. He sadly lost his battle with cancer on Friday (November 10), his family announced in a statement.
Keep reading to find out more…
“It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny. Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible Nurses & Doctors,” the family said.
The statement continued, “He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very...
The late entertainer was best known for being a finalist on season three of The X Factor Australia, winning season 12 of Dancing With the Stars Australia, and then starring in the soap opera series Home and Away for three years.
Back in 2017, Johnny underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor and he was diagnosed with brain cancer a week later. He sadly lost his battle with cancer on Friday (November 10), his family announced in a statement.
Keep reading to find out more…
“It is with a heavy heart that today we had to farewell our beloved Johnny. Surrounded by his partner Tahnee and family, Johnny went peacefully with the support of some incredible Nurses & Doctors,” the family said.
The statement continued, “He was a very talented, charming and sometimes cheeky boy. Johnny was very...
- 11/10/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ben Mingay and Sam Neill star in Nine's new mini-series 'House of Bond'..
Nine has unveiled its programming line-up for the new year, and with it sees the return of Underbelly.—.this time focused on the .untold, uncut. story of Mark .Chopper. Read.
The series, known as Underbelly Files: Chopper, will be once again be produced by Screentime..
Also coming up for the network is the mini-series House of Bond, which tells the rags to riches tale of the controversial business tycoon Alan Bond. Sam Neill, Rachael Taylor and Adrienne Pickering star alongside Hacksaw Ridge.s Ben Mingay as Bond.
Other cast members include Samantha Jade, Gyton Grantley, Marcus Graham, Anne Looby, Johnny Ruffo, Roy Billing, Paul Gleeson and Jack Campbell..House of Bond.was produced by Cjz, with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen Nsw. The mini was written by Sarah Smith and directed by Mark Joffe..
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Nine has unveiled its programming line-up for the new year, and with it sees the return of Underbelly.—.this time focused on the .untold, uncut. story of Mark .Chopper. Read.
The series, known as Underbelly Files: Chopper, will be once again be produced by Screentime..
Also coming up for the network is the mini-series House of Bond, which tells the rags to riches tale of the controversial business tycoon Alan Bond. Sam Neill, Rachael Taylor and Adrienne Pickering star alongside Hacksaw Ridge.s Ben Mingay as Bond.
Other cast members include Samantha Jade, Gyton Grantley, Marcus Graham, Anne Looby, Johnny Ruffo, Roy Billing, Paul Gleeson and Jack Campbell..House of Bond.was produced by Cjz, with the assistance of Screen Australia and Screen Nsw. The mini was written by Sarah Smith and directed by Mark Joffe..
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- 11/9/2016
- by Jackie Keast
- IF.com.au
Ben Mingay.
Ben Mingay (Packed to the Rafters, Hacksaw Ridge) will star as Alan Bond in House of Bond, Nine's miniseries now in production.
House of Bond tells the tale of Australia.s most controversial tycoon, whose excesses ran to women, fame, money, crime and everything in between..
The mini-series co-stars Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones) as Diana Bliss, Adrienne Pickering (Rake) as Eileen Bond and Sam Neill (House of Hancock) as Roland .Tiny. Rowland.
House of Bond is the rags-to-riches tale of Bond.s incredible rise and spectacular fall in the 1970s and 80s as the cheeky, knockabout .Ten Pound Pom. who fought his way from the back alleys of Fremantle to become the richest man in Australia and one of our greatest sporting heroes for winning the America.s Cup..
The series will also star Gyton Grantley, Samantha Jade, Anne Looby, John Howard, Johnny Ruffo, Roy Billing, Paul Gleeson and Jack Campbell.
Ben Mingay (Packed to the Rafters, Hacksaw Ridge) will star as Alan Bond in House of Bond, Nine's miniseries now in production.
House of Bond tells the tale of Australia.s most controversial tycoon, whose excesses ran to women, fame, money, crime and everything in between..
The mini-series co-stars Rachael Taylor (Jessica Jones) as Diana Bliss, Adrienne Pickering (Rake) as Eileen Bond and Sam Neill (House of Hancock) as Roland .Tiny. Rowland.
House of Bond is the rags-to-riches tale of Bond.s incredible rise and spectacular fall in the 1970s and 80s as the cheeky, knockabout .Ten Pound Pom. who fought his way from the back alleys of Fremantle to become the richest man in Australia and one of our greatest sporting heroes for winning the America.s Cup..
The series will also star Gyton Grantley, Samantha Jade, Anne Looby, John Howard, Johnny Ruffo, Roy Billing, Paul Gleeson and Jack Campbell.
- 5/10/2016
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
A documentary series on the history of the Australian continent, makeover series Bringing Sexy Back and a crime show starring Rebecca Gibney are among the highlights of the Seven Network.s 2014 line-up.
The previously announced miniseries Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs and new seasons of The X Factor; My Kitchen Rules, House Rules, The Amazing Race Australia and Dancing with the Stars are among the other local shows which the network is counting on to continue its run of seven straight years as the primetime ratings leader.
Essential Media & Entertainment will produce Australia: The Story of Us, which will use CGI and dramatic re-enactments to chronicle the history of the Australian people, places and events from the first footprints to the present day.
Bringing Sexy Back is a makeover series which aims to transform ordinary Australians into something extraordinary. It.s an original Seven format being produced in-house.
The previously announced miniseries Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story of Inxs and new seasons of The X Factor; My Kitchen Rules, House Rules, The Amazing Race Australia and Dancing with the Stars are among the other local shows which the network is counting on to continue its run of seven straight years as the primetime ratings leader.
Essential Media & Entertainment will produce Australia: The Story of Us, which will use CGI and dramatic re-enactments to chronicle the history of the Australian people, places and events from the first footprints to the present day.
Bringing Sexy Back is a makeover series which aims to transform ordinary Australians into something extraordinary. It.s an original Seven format being produced in-house.
- 10/22/2013
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Sunday Telegraph editor Mick Carroll is proving himself immune to shame and is taking his Dance Of Down Under idea to a new extreme despite vicious scorn on YouTube and bewilderment here at Mumbrella.
Carroll has had his gossip columnists Jonathon Moran and Elle Halliwell perform the dance on its website with choreographer Adam Williams, who devised the effort which hits an impressive number of cultural cliches.
Dr Mumbo now learns that the pair has spent the past few days ringing around celebrity agents trying to get them to have their clients join them at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a mass filming with around 100 punters (although Dr Mumbo has no idea where they’re dragging them in from).
Sadly they’ve had many knock-backs (including Nova’s Fitzy and Wippa), but Dr Mumbo understands they’ve locked in former X Factor contestant Johnny Ruffo, plus veteran stagers Kerri-Anne Kennereley and Charlotte Dawson.
Carroll has had his gossip columnists Jonathon Moran and Elle Halliwell perform the dance on its website with choreographer Adam Williams, who devised the effort which hits an impressive number of cultural cliches.
Dr Mumbo now learns that the pair has spent the past few days ringing around celebrity agents trying to get them to have their clients join them at Mrs Macquarie’s Chair for a mass filming with around 100 punters (although Dr Mumbo has no idea where they’re dragging them in from).
Sadly they’ve had many knock-backs (including Nova’s Fitzy and Wippa), but Dr Mumbo understands they’ve locked in former X Factor contestant Johnny Ruffo, plus veteran stagers Kerri-Anne Kennereley and Charlotte Dawson.
- 1/17/2013
- by Marcus Casey
- Encore Magazine
In this roundup from the Encore and Mumbrella Annual, we remember the seven bravest advertisers from the last 12 months.
1. Coles
To shamelessly bombard the Australian public with wave after wave of irritating supermarket sing-alongs shows serious balls, if not bravery. But digging up ageing rockers Status Quo for a re-recording of the original Down, Deeper and Down, who played with guitars, drums and keyboards decorated with Coles’ trademark big red hands, showed true daring. Now on a tour of Australia, the track used in the ad is the very first song on the Quo’s new album, which is sold exclusively in Coles supermarkets.
2. McDonald’s
The year after Maccas created the self-funded documentary McDonald’s Gets Grilled, the brand made another leap of faith in branded entertainment with a music video featuring X Factor finalist Johnny Ruffo. Gettin’ Serious was a 60-second R&B tune about love and Maccas’ new lamb burger,...
1. Coles
To shamelessly bombard the Australian public with wave after wave of irritating supermarket sing-alongs shows serious balls, if not bravery. But digging up ageing rockers Status Quo for a re-recording of the original Down, Deeper and Down, who played with guitars, drums and keyboards decorated with Coles’ trademark big red hands, showed true daring. Now on a tour of Australia, the track used in the ad is the very first song on the Quo’s new album, which is sold exclusively in Coles supermarkets.
2. McDonald’s
The year after Maccas created the self-funded documentary McDonald’s Gets Grilled, the brand made another leap of faith in branded entertainment with a music video featuring X Factor finalist Johnny Ruffo. Gettin’ Serious was a 60-second R&B tune about love and Maccas’ new lamb burger,...
- 12/21/2012
- by Luke
- Encore Magazine
Pacific Magazines has launched a one off special edition ‘TV Hits Hot Boys of Music’ off the back of other successful collector’s editions this year.
The announcement:
Monday 12 November, 2012: Pacific Magazines today launched one-shot title, TV Hits Hot Boys of Music.
Retailing at $6.95, the 80-page magazine (including pull-out posters) gets up close and personal with some of music’s finest talent, including Reece Mastin, The Collective, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Johnny Ruffo, The Wanted, and Justice Crew.
The release of the title follows on from the success of Girlfriend’s One Direction and Justin Bieber collector’s editions earlier this year.
Mychelle Vanderburg, Publisher, Youth Titles, comments: “Pacific Magazines continues to lead the youth market with over ten successful launches of one–shots and brand extensions the past year. This strong leadership position continues to reinforce our expertise in this market
“TV Hits Hot Boys of Music follows...
The announcement:
Monday 12 November, 2012: Pacific Magazines today launched one-shot title, TV Hits Hot Boys of Music.
Retailing at $6.95, the 80-page magazine (including pull-out posters) gets up close and personal with some of music’s finest talent, including Reece Mastin, The Collective, Ed Sheeran, One Direction, Johnny Ruffo, The Wanted, and Justice Crew.
The release of the title follows on from the success of Girlfriend’s One Direction and Justin Bieber collector’s editions earlier this year.
Mychelle Vanderburg, Publisher, Youth Titles, comments: “Pacific Magazines continues to lead the youth market with over ten successful launches of one–shots and brand extensions the past year. This strong leadership position continues to reinforce our expertise in this market
“TV Hits Hot Boys of Music follows...
- 11/11/2012
- by Georgina Pearson
- Encore Magazine
Home and Away co-stars Samara Weaving and Johnny Ruffo are rumoured to be dating. Australian media has reported that Weaving, who plays long-standing cast member Indigo Walker in the soap, is in the early stages of a relationship with X Factor Australia star Ruffo, who has joined the series as Chris. X Factor host Luke Jacobz fuelled speculation by tweeting: "Hearing Rumours that @JohnnyRuffo is with @Sweaving - fact or fiction?" However, Ruffo has downplayed the relationship, writing: "Not true until I say it's true, got nothing to hide from my fans." (more)...
- 11/5/2012
- by By Beth Curtis
- Digital Spy
Justice Crew have climbed to the top of the Aria singles chart with 'Boom Boom'. The group - who won the fourth season of Australia's Got Talent - fend off competition from Maroon 5's 'One More Night', which jumps four to two. Elsewhere in the top ten, B.o.B and Taylor Swift leap 11 to six with 'Both Of Us', and Florence + the Machine bound 14 to eight with 'Spectrum (Say My Name)'. Further down the chart, Calvin Harris debuts at 11 with 'We'll Be Coming Back', Ed Sheeran's 'Drunk' vaults 37 to 12, and Johnny Ruffo's 'On Top' shifts 24 to 15. Timomatic rise 29 to 20 with 'Can You Feel It', The Veronicas start at 29 with 'Lolita', and 3Oh!3 begin at 32 with 'You're Going To Love This'. Outside the top 40, Ricki-Lee's 'Crazy' (more)...
- 8/6/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Dannii Minogue has denied reports that she has been embarking on a romance with an Australian reality TV star. Stories emerged earlier this week that the former X Factor judge was spotted kissing Dancing with the Stars Australia winner Johnny Ruffo at an after-party in Melbourne for Australia's Got Talent. The Australian Daily Telegraph quoted a source as saying of the pair: "They were spending a lot of time together on the day and had been dancing together at the party and, well, one thing led to another and before you know it they were (more)...
- 8/4/2012
- by By Amy Bell
- Digital Spy
Reece Mastin has stormed to the top of the Aria singles chart with 'Shout It Out'. The X Factor Australia winner clocks his second number one on the tally, after his debut track 'Good Night' entered at the top in November last year. Meanwhile, fun. leap 13 to two with 'Some Nights', Rudimental's 'Feel The Love' jumps from 12 to six, and Carly Rae Jepen's 'Call Me Maybe' falls from six to complete the top ten. Further down the chart, Karmin's 'Broken Hearted' lifts from 20 to 13, Johnny Ruffo's 'On Top' vaults 26 to 14, and Owl City and Jepsen's 'Good Time' lands at 15. Justice Crew land at 24 with 'Boom Boom', Timomatic's 'Can You Feel It' starts at 25, and BoB and Taylor Swift's 'Both of Us' shifts (more)...
- 7/9/2012
- by By Robert Copsey
- Digital Spy
Johnny Ruffo and his professional dance partner Luda Kroitor have been named the season 12 champions of Dancing with the Stars Australia. The former X Factor Australia finalist triumphed over singer-songwriter Danielle Spencer and Packed to the Rafters actress Zoe Cramond to take home the Mirror Ball trophy on Sunday evening's grand final (June 17). Ruffo, who attained a perfect score of 30 for his final routine, was dancing in support of Father Chris Riley's Youth off the Streets initiative, which supports homeless and disadvantaged young people across Australia. "In my opinion (more)...
- 6/18/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
This year's finalists for Dancing with the Stars Australia have been confirmed. Singer-songwriter Danielle Spencer, Packed to the Rafters actress Zoe Cramond and former X Factor Australia hopeful Johnny Ruffo will compete for the winner's trophy in next week's grand final. Afl star Brendan Fevola was eliminated along with professional partner Jessica Raffa during Sunday evening's (June 10) semi-final. He followed in the footsteps of rock musician Brian Mannix, who was eliminated last week. "Ten weeks ago I never thought I'd be here," Fevola, who was competing for the charity Life Education, told the official DWTS website. "Obviously a lot of thanks goes (more)...
- 6/11/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Former MasterChef Australia contestant Hayden Quinn has been named Cleo magazine's 25th 'Bachelor Of The Year'. The reality TV personality, who is also a trained lifeguard, triumphed over X Factor Australia and Dancing with the Stars contestant Johnny Ruffo, plus Celebrity Apprentice Australia contestant Nathan Joliffe, in the annual poll. Quinn told Aap: "It was a surprise and it was such an amazing contingency of guys up there. "It was truly an honour (more)...
- 4/19/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
The nominations for this year's Cleo 'Bachelor of the Year' have been announced. The top 50 list, which was compiled by the staff of Cleo magazine and female celebrities such as Stephanie McIntosh and Laura Dundovic, comprises a mixture of Australia's most eligible male celebrities and everyday men. Neighbours actor Chris Milligan, who plays Kyle Canning in the soap, made the shortlist published on the Cleo website, as did last year's X Factor Australia finalist Johnny Ruffo. Packed to the Rafters actor Ryan Corr, former MasterChef contestant and lifeguard Hayden Quinn, Australian Football League player Israel Folau and skateboarder Corbin Harris were also named. Cleo editor Gemma Crisp said of the awards: "We've always (more)...
- 3/20/2012
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Reece Mastin has won The X Factor Australia 2011. The 16-year-old wannabe singer, who made it to the final with Johnny Ruffo and Andrew Wishart last week, was named as the winner of the reality TV show after performing Aerosmith's 'Cryin' for a live audience. Perth-based Ruffo was placed in third, while Natalie Bassingthwaighte's protégée Wishart was announced as the runner-up. After discovering he had won The X Factor, Mastin thanked his family, friends and mentor Guy Sebastian for supporting him throughout the competition and also his fans for their votes. "My journey has only been going for this long because (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Ronan Keating has revealed that he wants Johnny Ruffo to win the third series of The X Factor Australia. The Irish singer, who is a judge on the reality TV show alongside Guy Sebastian, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Mel B, said that he thinks Ruffo has more potential than his fellow finalists Andrew Wishart and Reece Mastin. Keating wrote on his Twitter page: "After everything that we have seen as judges on #xfactorau I think now I would like Johnny to win. He has work to do on vocals but potential. (sic)" He reminded his followers: "Remember it's called the #xfactorau it's not just about great singing if that was the case Audio Vixen would still be here. It's about X. I do agree Reece is great but not sure he has all (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
Mitchell Callaway has left The X Factor Australia. The wannabe singer, who was mentored by Natalie Bassingthwaighte during his time in the reality television series, was eliminated by the public after a deadlocked vote between the judges during Tuesday night's live show. After Callaway and Johnny Ruffo were told that they were the bottom two contestants, Callaway performed country hit 'I Won't Let You Fall', while Ruffo sang Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'. Judge Guy Sebastian chose to send home Callaway as he is Ruffo's mentor, but he admitted that he "nailed" his performance. Mel B said that her decision to send Callaway home was based on who had "grown from day one" and she labelled Callaway a "great singer" but Ruffo a "great performer". Savage Garden's Darren (more)...
- 10/25/2011
- by By Rebecca Davies
- Digital Spy
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