In a move that has left Home and Away fans reeling, beloved character Dr Bree Cameron has tragically died in a shocking on-screen accident — and insiders reveal her exit was quietly orchestrated behind the scenes for months.

The emotional episode, which aired this week, saw Bree’s life cut short in a horrific road accident that no one saw coming. Known for her compassion, strength, and resilience, Bree had overcome more than her fair share of trauma in Summer Bay. But it seems fate had one final twist in store.

A HEARTBREAKING END

Viewers watched in disbelief as Bree, played by actress Juliet Godwin, was involved in a devastating crash on the outskirts of the Bay. After helping a distressed patient at the hospital and deciding to take a late-night drive to clear her head, Bree’s vehicle was struck head-on by a truck whose brakes had failed. Despite a frantic rescue effort, she succumbed to her injuries on the scene.

Her final moments were hauntingly serene, with flashbacks to her time on the beach with Remi and the life she had finally begun to rebuild after her abusive marriage ended. As she whispered her final words — “Tell them I found peace…” — fans were left heartbroken.

A PLANNED ESCAPE

But while Bree’s death may have shocked audiences, sources close to the production say the character’s exit was “carefully plotted months ago”, with actress Juliet Godwin deciding it was time to leave the series.

“Juliet had been thinking about stepping away for a while,” a set insider reveals. “The writers wanted to give her a send-off that would honour Bree’s journey — something emotional and powerful that reflected the growth she’d gone through. This wasn’t just about shock value. It was about closure.”

And closure it was — but not just for Bree. Her death has already sent ripple effects through the Bay, with Remi devastated and Eden left questioning everything. In upcoming episodes, the fallout continues as friends struggle to process the loss of one of Summer Bay’s most beloved figures.

FANS IN MOURNING

Fans took to social media in droves following the episode’s broadcast, with many expressing outrage at losing yet another strong female character.

“This one hurts,” one viewer posted. “Bree had been through so much. I was rooting for her to finally get her happy ending.”

Another wrote, “She was the heart of the hospital. I don’t know how they’ll fill the void she’s left.”

JULIET SPEAKS OUT

Juliet Godwin broke her silence shortly after the episode aired, sharing a heartfelt message with fans on Instagram.

“Playing Bree has been the honour of a lifetime,” she wrote. “Thank you to everyone who embraced her story — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the healing. She may be gone, but her spirit lives on in Summer Bay.”

As the Bay begins to grieve, one thing is certain: Bree’s exit will be felt for seasons to come.