Mick Innes dead: Home And Away actor dies after battle with lung condition

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Home And Away star Mick Innes has died aged 67 after battle with a lung condition. The New Zealand-born actor - who played Rod in the Aussie soap -  passed away at his family home in Christchurch on Saturday morning, according to Stuff.co.nz.

His friend Roberto​ Nascimento​ told the website Innes had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease prior to his death.

He had been admitted to hospital, but wanted to die at home surrounded by his family. Nascimento​ said: "I think he always fought to the end... "The doctor could tell he was getting tired, his breathing was laborious, and he did not want to end up in hospital. "When he passed, he was surrounded by family, he was in his mother's arms.