No funeral for former Neighbours actor Troy Beckwith, dead at 48

Former Neighbours actor Troy Beckwith has died, aged 48, according to a social media post by his one-time co-star Kym Valentine.

Beckwith played Michael Martin – a character dubbed “Sicko Micko” on account of his sometimes antisocial behaviour – on the long-running soap from 1991 to 1998, appearing in 127 episodes.

His television career began with a role in 1989 in the children’s series Pugwall, in which he appeared in 42 episodes. His last role was in the short film Caffeine in 1999.

Valentine, who starred as Libby Kennedy in more than 1000 episodes of Neighbours, posted news of her friend’s passing on Facebook on Sunday.

“It pains me so much to have to say this,” she wrote. “Our dear old friend Troy Beckwith has passed away. Another member of our TV family gone way too soon.

“There will be no funeral as per Troy’s request. Thanks for all the memories, my cheeky mate, and all my love to your friends and family.”

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