In a tragedy that has sent shockwaves through the Australian television industry, Home and Away has been rocked by the sudden and heartbreaking passing of beloved cast member Amelia Hart, known to millions of fans for her role as troubled teen Sienna Blake. The 29-year-old actress reportedly collapsed only hours after attending a joyous homecoming celebration held with friends, family, and several of her long-time co-stars.

What was meant to be a night of laughter, memories, and a toast to Amelia’s recent return from an overseas break has now turned into one of the most heartbreaking chapters in the show’s off-screen history.

A NIGHT OF CELEBRATION ENDS IN TRAGEDY

According to insiders close to the cast, Amelia spent the evening at a private gathering in Sydney’s Northern Beaches — a warm, intimate reunion with the people who had become her second family during her five years on Home and Away. Witnesses describe her as “glowing,” “full of life,” and “more excited than ever” about upcoming storylines set to bring Sienna Blake back into the heart of Summer Bay.

But the celebration took a devastating turn when Amelia complained of feeling unwell shortly after leaving the event. Friends say she brushed it off as exhaustion from recent travel and the emotional rush of seeing everyone again. Within an hour, however, she reportedly collapsed at home.

Emergency services were called immediately, but Amelia could not be revived.

CAST AND CREW LEFT “UTTERLY BROKEN”

The news spread through the Home and Away cast in the early hours of the morning, leaving the entire production in shock. A source from the set shared the gut-wrenching aftermath: “People were crying everywhere. No one could believe it. She was just with us last night, laughing, hugging everyone, talking about the future. It feels impossible.”

Veteran cast members, some of whom had mentored Amelia since her earliest days on set, are said to be “shattered” by the sudden loss. Production was temporarily halted as grief counsellors were brought in to support the cast and crew, many of whom were extremely close to Amelia both professionally and personally.

A RISING STAR GONE TOO SOON

Fans adored Amelia for her emotional, fearless portrayal of Sienna Blake — a character who battled hardship, heartbreak, and redemption in stories that resonated deeply with audiences. Off screen, Amelia was known for her warmth, her humour, and her openness about the pressures of the industry.

Producers are now faced with the delicate task of addressing her absence on screen. Discussions are reportedly underway about a tribute episode that would honour both Amelia and the character she brought to life so vividly.

A BAY IN MOURNING

While the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed, the tragedy has left the Home and Away community — both on set and across the world — united in grief. Social media has been inundated with messages of love, shock, and heartbreak from fans who watched Amelia grow from a relative newcomer to one of the show’s most promising rising stars.

A bright future, a beloved actress, and a cherished presence both on and off camera — Amelia Hart’s sudden passing is a loss that will echo through Summer Bay for years to come.