‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ actress Rachael Carpani dies after long battle with “chronic illness”

“It is with great sadness that Tony and Gael Carpani announce that their beautiful daughter, beloved Australian actress Rachael Carpani, unexpectedly but peacefully passed away after a long battle with chronic illness, in the early hours of Sunday, 7th December,” the statement read.

“The funeral will be a private event, to be held on Friday, 19th December with close family and friends,” the statement continued. “The family requests privacy at this very difficult time and will be making no further statements.”

Australian actress Rachael Carpani dead at 45

Carpani also starred in the 2009 movie Triangle alongside Australian star Liam Hemsworth. Exactly what type of chronic illness the actress suffered from is not known. However, in 2021, she was rushed to the hospital after experiencing acute abdominal pain.

“I was admitted to emergency with acute abdominal pain just over a week ago and spent a few days in the ICU,” she wrote at the time. “Was then moved to the surgical ward,” she added before telling fans: “listen to what your body is trying to tell you”.