Lynne has been by Johnny’s side through the highs and lows of his brain cancer battle.
In 2013, a baby-faced Johnny Ruffo landed a role on Home And Away and quickly hit it off with his co-star Lynne McGranger.
He had no idea at the time that the actress who plays Irene Roberts on the serial would play such a significant role in his life.
When Johnny was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, his world was turned upside down. The disease was declared to be in remission in 2019, but it tragically reappeared in November 2020.
“It is with a sad heart that I have to let you know that after an unexpected week of seizures and severe headaches, I now have another enormous struggle ahead of me as my brain cancer has returned,” Johnny said on Instagram besides a photo of himself and fiancée Tahnee Sims.
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He continued: “Though I will dig deep and beat this sht disease again #fckcancer.
“Johnny has famously received immense support from his former Home And Away cast members, the public and his dedicated girlfriend, Tahnee.
However, out of everyone on the programme, Lynne has actively committed significant time to Johnny, and as a result, they have remained good friends since he left.
They first became friends on the show because of their shared passion of the Australian Football League, and they had a ritual where whoever’s club finished worst in the table each season owed the other one supper.
In 2020, Johnny revealed Lynne still plays an important part in his life.
“I still see Lynne McGranger every other week,” the actor told Now To Love.
While Lynne described Johnny as the “son she never had” in Channel Seven’s News Spotlight: Fight Of His Life special about Johnny’s health battle.
Despite the physical and mental stress he is under, Johnny has maintained a positive attitude throughout these trying times.
Lynne’s kind and unwavering support has undoubtedly contributed to his capacity to persevere.
“A lovely Sunday lunch and lots of laughs” Lynne captioned this photo of her reunion with Johnny in May 2022.
Johnny’s beloved girlfriend Tahnee Sims was also in attendance. (Image: Instagram)
Lynne and Johnny met together with each other and their partners in a Sydney restaurant in February 2021.
The couple documented their lovely mate date on social media, including photos from their outing.
“Always a pleasure catching up with this beautiful lady ??,” Johnny shared.
On Lynne’s Instagram she captioned the sweet moment, “Lunch with these Muppets. @mcsquirta @johnny_ruffo Missed you @tahneesims ??.” Instagram
When Johnny announced his second cancer diagnosis, Lynne wrote this supportive message at the time: “Sending love always my dear friend. ???????Wishing you both a relaxing Christmas and let me know when you’re feeling up to a catch up – we’re not going anywhere ??.” Instagram
Lynne and Johnny are looking not so sure about their potato chips on a stick at the Adelaide show. Instagram
These two always have big smiles plastered on their face when they are together. Instagram
Lynne and Johnny catch up with Wippa and his wife, Lisa. Instagram
Lynne posted this photo in honour of Johnny’s birthday, and she captioned this moment, “Happy birthday to my gorgeous friend @johnny_ruffo who has got through the toughest year with grace and humour, and has come out the other end fit and well again. Love you ???.” Instagram
Underneath Johnny’s heartbreaking post about his cancer returning, Lynne posted this supportive comment, “Sending so much love to you, my darling friend”. Instagram
The Home And Away icon describes Johnny as the “son she never had.” Instagram
“Love working with this hot machine!! And @johnny_ruffo isn’t too bad either ????,” Lynne captured this pic. Instagram
In 2018, Johnny confirmed how close the duo are with this telling caption, “On set today with my bestie @lynnemcgranger.” Instagram
Johnny and Lynne pictured with Ada Nicodemou in a throwback. Instagram
Everyone looks gleeful at this Home and Away plus family dinner.
From the left is Ada Nicodemou, her son Johnas, Johnny in the middle, and from the left is Tahnee Sims, Lynne and her husband. Instagram
Everyone deserves to experience a bond so unconditional and wholesome. Instagram
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