Neighbours star Troy Beckwith dead at 48 as co-stars pay emotional tributes

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Neighbours actor Troy Beckwith has died at the age of 48, with his soap co-stars confirming the sad news on social media.The actor played the role of Michael Martin on the Australian soap from 1992 until 1998, who was nicknamed 'Sicko Micko' and who is often considered one of the greatest TV villains of all time.Troy's co-stars have paid a string of emotional tributes to the star, with Kym Valentine, who played Libby Kennedy in the soap, hailing him as a 'dear old friend'.The Mirror reports that she posted a heartfelt tribute on social media, writing: "It pains me so much to have to say this.

Our dear old friend Troy Beckwith has passed away. Another member of our TV family gone way too soon. Thanks for all the memories my cheeky mate and all my love to your friends and family."Troy's co-stars have paid tribute to the actor with Brett Blewitt, who is reprising the role of Brett Stark in the soap after 28 years, writing: "He was such a lovely person.

Deeply thoughtful and empathetic. Cheeky and playful once out of his shell.Way too soon. Love you mate.” Lucinda Cowden, who plays Melanie Pearson on Ramsay Street, posted a string of broken heart emojis, while Neighbours casting director Jan Russ posted: “Dear Troy… That is so sad.

Gorgeous boy."Back in 2017, Troy disappeared for a couple of weeks before being found "safe and well" by police. At the time, Sen-Constable Kristen Hill of Cranbourne Police said: "He's got his mobile phone, he contacted his partner, saying an appointment had been cancelled and that was the last time she heard from him."The actor was suffering from a medical condition at the time, but the details of which were not reported.