McLeod's Daughters actor Marshall Napier has died aged 70, after a short battle with brain cancer.
The Wellington-born thespian, who has starred in a string of New Zealand and Australian TV shows and films over the years, passed away on Sunday surrounded by family.
His daughter, fellow McLeod's Daughters star Jessica Napier, announced the sad news on social media.
"It is with great sadness that I share the passing of my beautiful dad Marshall Napier. After a short and intense battle with brain cancer he left us this morning. He was peaceful and surrounded by family," Jessica wrote on Instagram.