'She was someone I had enormous fun with': Home and Away's Georgie Parker pays tribute to late All Saints co-star Judith McGrath
She starred alongside Judith McGrath in long-running medical drama All Saints.
And in the wake of the veteran actress' passing earlier this week, Home And Away star Georgie Parker, 52, has paid tribute to her former co-star.
Writing for The Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday, Georgie gushed about her friend and colleague, saying 'she left her mark on and off camera'.
'She left her mark on and off camera': Penning a piece for The Sydney Morning Herald on Tuesday, Georgie Parker (left) paid tribute to her late All Saints co-star Judith McGrath (right), who passed away this week
'She was very dry, very honest and you knew very quickly where you stood with her. She had a delightfully direct personality. That was one of the things that made her one of those people you remember,' Georgie wrote.
The star added: 'She had a prickly exterior at times, but she had the biggest heart.'
Georgie also praised Judith's acting skills and her love of her family and described her as being a highly 'memorable' type of person and noted: 'She was someone I had enormous fun with'.
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Judith, best known for her roles in All Saints, A Country Practice and Prisoner, was 70 when she died, with the cause of death not yet been made public.
The actress was widely known for her role as Yvonne 'Von' Ryan in the Logie-nominated series All Saints and was the only original cast member to star in all 12 seasons.
In 2009, the Brisbane-native opened up about her longtime role on the show in an interview with TV Tonight.
'I did love the show and I loved playing the character,' she said.
Most memorable role: Judith was widely known for playing Yvonne 'Von' Ryan in the Logie-nominated series All Saints
Heartbroken: Perth newsreader Tom Marlow was devastated by the news
Mourning: One fan tweeted her shock
RIP: Another fan gave condolences to Judith's family
Sad: Fans remembered the acclaimed actress' best work
'But there were times when I thought 'Move on Jude, just get on with it.' But it just seemed to roll over.
She continued: 'It's a funny thing. You're there and you think 'I've had enough now.' I thought the character had reached a certain point unless it got reinvented. And of course, they did. They kept reinventing a bit. 'I suppose we all go through that phase, but some people really act upon it.'
Fans flocked to social media to post heartfelt tributes for the late actress.
Tragic: The cause of death has not been made public
'Sad to hear Judith McGrath passed away. Thoughts and prayers to her family and friends,' one fan wrote.
'Just saw the sad news about the passing of Judith McGrath from All Saints - Loved Von, one of the best characters on the show by far xx,' another tweet read.
'I have no words. Utter disbelief. Judith McGrath was an Australian legend. She has left us far too soon. Heartbroken. #JudithMcGrath.'
Acclaimed actress: Judith was best known for her roles in All Saints, A Country Practice and Prisoner
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