Dying Home and Away actor, 50, could face 'years in prison' as he's charged with damaging property

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Home And Away actor Joel McIlroy, who is suffering from a brain disease, is currently facing the possibility of spending years behind bars as he faces allegations that he intentionally, or recklessly, destroyed property in a Sydney suburb earlier this year.

Joel, 50, first appeared on Home And Away in 1994 before securing a permanent role as Flynn Saunders from 2003 to 2006. His beloved character Flynn was married to Sally Fletcher (Kate Ritchie) and quickly became a fan favourite, leading him to win a silver Logie nomination for Most Popular Actor in 2006.

Since leaving the soap, Joel has been diagnosed with Huntington’s disease which is a neurological condition that stops parts of the brain working properly over time, and is inherited from a person's parents.

Now, the terminally ill actor is alleged to have damaged a passenger window frame which belonged to Sydney-based Girts Transport Pty Ltd on July 6.