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Home and Away Dieter Brummer’s death – ‘last straw’, shunning fame and mum’s heartbreak
Home and Away Dieter Brummer's death – 'last straw', shunning fame and mum's heartbreak,Home and Away actor Dieter Brummer, who played heartthrob Shane Parrish on the Australian soap, took his own life after Covid lockdowns took their toll on the star

Home and Away Dieter Brummer’s death – ‘last straw’, shunning fame and mum’s heartbreak

Home and Away star Dieter Brummer died last summer after a battle with depression – but his ‘final straw’ came during the Covid-19 pandemic, pals said.

The actor was best known for playing heartthrob Shane Parrish in the Channel 5 soap, along with having roles in Neighbours, Underbelly and Winners & Losers.

Aged just 45 at the time of his death, Dieter left behind his devastated mum and friends, who opened up on what caused him to take his own life during lockdown.

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To commemorate the iconic actor, Daily Star takes a look into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Final weeks

Dieter Brummer
Dieter Brummer was best known as a 90s heartthrob in Home and Away