Melissa George mourns Home and Away co-star Dieter Brummer
Melissa George has reflected on the death of Home and Away co-star Dieter Brummer, calling it a devastation beyond comprehension in a new Stellar interview. The 49-year-old told the Something to Talk About podcast she still rewatches Shane and Angel episodes; Brummer died in 2021 at age 45.
Key Takeaways
- George described Dieter Brummer's death as a devastation beyond comprehension during a Stellar podcast interview.
- She rewatches Home and Away scenes, including Shane's final death on the rock, to honor their on-screen legacy.
- George said years of overlooked suffering and silence left her heartbroken for the late actor.
- After Home and Away, George built an international career and now lives in France with her three sons.
What Did Melissa George Say About Dieter Brummer?
Speaking on Stellar's Something to Talk About podcast, George reflected on the early fame she and Brummer shared as Shane Parrish and Angel Brooks on Home and Away. She recalled crowds filling Westfield shopping centres, with fans stacked across five levels hoping to glimpse the soap's golden couple in person.
George said she watches the show often because Brummer is no longer with us. "I do watch [the show] often because Dieter is no longer with us, which is just a devastation beyond comprehension," she said of the late actor, according to Nine.com.au.
Why Does George Rewatch Shane and Angel's Final Scene?
George told the podcast she recently rewatched the scene in which Shane dies on the rock, the character's final moment on the long-running Aussie soap. She called it "absolutely heartbreaking" and said she thinks about Brummer, the past, and being grateful for the opportunity to have had such a great part.
Dieter Brummer and Melissa George played Shane and Angel, one of the star couples of the show. George said she often rewatches earlier episodes to relive the magic of their on-screen pairing.
What Did George Say About Brummer's Personal Struggles?
Beyond nostalgia for their on-screen chemistry, George spoke directly about the pain she feels over Brummer's real-life death. She said too many years of him suffering were overlooked, and that when you suffer in silence and you don't reach out, it can reach a point where it becomes too much.
"It really breaks my heart because he was a beautiful man. It's very sad," George added. For more on how former castmates and fans have remembered the late actor, see our Celebrity Breaking News coverage.
Where Is Melissa George Now?
After leaving Home and Away, George moved to the United States and built a wide-ranging career. She starred in the 2005 remake of The Amityville Horror and films including Derailed, 30 Days of Night, and Triangle, and appeared on Alias, In Treatment, and both versions of The Slap.
She won a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Actress for the Australian version of The Slap and received a Golden Globe nomination for In Treatment. George now lives in France with her three sons, splitting custody with ex-partner Jean-David Blanc under French custody laws.