This week, *Home and Away* delivered a heart-wrenching blow as fan-favorite

Felicity Newman tragically passed away in the UK episodes. Felicity collapsed during

her brother Cash’s engagement party, shocking everyone. She was immediately rushed

to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed her with a brain aneurysm. Despite emergency surgery, the situation worsened when Felicity suffered a second, more severe aneurysm. Sadly, the doctors informed her loved ones that there was nothing more they could do, leading her devastated brother Cash to make the difficult decision to switch off her life support.

So, why was Felicity Newman killed off in *Home and Away*? Like many of the show’s characters, Felicity’s time on screen followed a typical three-year contract, with actress Jacqui Purvis deciding to pursue new opportunities. Felicity’s exit aired exactly three years after her debut, marking the end of her journey on August 19, 2024. In interviews, Jacqui shared that although her time on *Home and Away* was incredible, she had aspirations for an international career and decided to take the leap to try her luck in the United States.

Felicity’s death will have lasting impacts on the lives of those she left behind. Her passing sparks major storylines for multiple characters. Eden Fowler, her best friend, struggles to cope with the loss and the end of her relationship with Cash, who, on the day of the funeral, breaks some rules to meet the woman who received Felicity’s donated organs. Tane, mourning Felicity, must also confront the truth about Harper’s pregnancy and continue supporting Perri in his battles. Meanwhile, Bree Cameron faces her own personal crisis, blaming herself for not being able to save Felicity, pushing herself to the brink at work.

Felicity’s death is more than just a sad moment—it’s a catalyst for dramatic turns in Summer Bay.