Joan Sydney, Neighbours and A Country Practice actor, dies aged 83

The English Australian actor, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, died at home in Sydney in December

Neighbours and A Country Practice actor Joan Sydney has died at the age of 83.

The English Australian actor, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, died at her Sydney home on 28 December. Her long-time friend and fellow actor Sally-Anne Upton confirmed the news on social media on Friday.