c120701 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 As much as they tried with others, Shane & Angel were Home and Away’s Scott & Charlene. The wedding is iconic, but that was Angel’s Day, Shane’s Death was very much about him and they did well not to make it about Angel, that death sequence and the reaction the next episode are some of the best moments the show has produced and are even more poignant today. Listening to the lyrics of ‘There is a Garden’ now, it’s tragically prophetic.
ter06 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 Very sad news. A shame a lot of the media are using pics and stories of Melissa George in their reporting. They made no secret of their feelings towards each other and his death should most certainly not be about her
CaptainHulk Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 It was a shock, that's for sure. Just a little older than my own brother is. RIP Dieter.
Natasha Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 He was just a year older than me. I actually just watched Shane's death episode the other day.
Summer's Bay Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 3 hours ago, ter06 said: Very sad news. A shame a lot of the media are using pics and stories of Melissa George in their reporting. They made no secret of their feelings towards each other and his death should most certainly not be about her I agree, however their storyline is what he is predominantly known for, so it makes sense that, that would be the lead in stories about his passing. Doesn't make it right, but the media is not always about doing what is ethical. Does anyone know if they resolved their differences in recent years? Will be interesting to see if she makes a comment out of necessity, or because she truly wants to. Its always so sad when someone feels that they have nothing left to live for, and makes the decision to end their life. Whatever Dieter was going through, I hope he is finally at peace. RIP
Summer's Bay Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Natasha said: He was just a year older than me. I actually just watched Shane's death episode the other day. Its crazy how often life imitates art. The actress who played Meg Bowman in Home and Away who died on screen, also passed away in real life. RIP Dieter and Cathy.
ter06 Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 1 hour ago, Summer's Bay said: I agree, however their storyline is what he is predominantly known for, so it makes sense that, that would be the lead in stories about his passing. Doesn't make it right, but the media is not always about doing what is ethical. Does anyone know if they resolved their differences in recent years? Will be interesting to see if she makes a comment out of necessity, or because she truly wants to. Its always so sad when someone feels that they have nothing left to live for, and makes the decision to end their life. Whatever Dieter was going through, I hope he is finally at peace. RIP Not sure if they have resolved their differences but I doubt it. Definitely their story was what made them so popular on H&A but a lot of the press I saw also has Melissa in the headline photo. There is no reason for them to use a 26 year old photo. The Sun even has a headline on its main page “Inside tragic Dieter’s stormy relationship with Melissa George” Just think it’s a bit insensitive but maybe it’s just me.
James Martin Posted July 26, 2021 Report Posted July 26, 2021 The fact Dieter and Melissa didn't get on was well publicised at the time. A comparison to Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey would not be unfair here. It's notable Melissa has been silent. Which is fair enough, if she didn't like him it would be hypocritical to pretend she did now.
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