Actress Maxine Klibingaitis, star of Neighbours and Prisoner, dies ‘suddenly’ aged 58
Australian actress Maxine Klibingaitis dies ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’ at age 58: ‘Beloved’ star was known for roles in Prisoner and Neighbors
Maxine Klibingaitis, the Australian actress known for her roles in popular TV shows Prisoner and Neighbors, passed away ‘suddenly’ on Monday at the age of 58.
Her death was announced on Facebook by the Prisoner fan club Partners in crime.
Klibingaitis played teenage punk Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner from 1983 to 1985, and also starred as apprentice plumber Terry Inglis in Neighbors for six months in 1985.
She is survived by her son Zane, reports TV tonight.
“We regret to announce that actress Maxine Klibingaitis has passed away,” the message began.
Maxine Klibingaitis (pictured), the Australian actress known for her roles on hit TV shows Prisoner and Neighbors, passed away ‘suddenly’ on Monday at the age of 58
‘Maxine played the beloved character of Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner, Terri Inglis in Neighbors and many other roles on Australian TV.
“Maxine was only 58. We extend our sincere condolences to her son Zane and Maxine’s family and friends. RIP Maxine.’
Partners in Crime clarified that the message was not a ‘hoax’ and that Klibingaitis’ death was ‘sudden and unexpected’ and had been confirmed by a friend.
Just to clarify for those inboxing me, the sad news is not a hoax. A very close friend of Maxine called me late today,” the administrator, known as Maria, wrote.
‘[They] asked me to post the sad news so Maxine’s fans would know. Maxine had many fans. Greetings, Maria.’
Klibingaitis played teen punk Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner from 1983 to 1985 (pictured), also starring as apprentice plumber Terry Inglis in Neighbors for six months in 1985
Neighbors fans will remember Klibingaitis’ character Terry for her mid-1980s storyline where she married the villainous Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis).
Her run ended when Terry committed suicide – the first time a Ramsay Street character had died by suicide.
Klibingaitis also featured in dramatic Prisoner storylines, with her character Bobby being kidnapped and beaten before launching a daring escape from prison.
Neighbors fans will remember Klibingaitis’ character Terry for her mid-1980s storyline where she married the villainous Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis). Her run ended when Terry committed suicide – the first time a Ramsay Street character had died by suicide
Klibingaitis appeared on a number of other Australian TV shows, including Home and Away, The Flying Doctors and All Together Now, throughout the 1990s and 2000s.
Her last public appearance was at a Prisoner reunion in Melbourne in 2019.
She married television director Andrew Friedman in 1987.
Klibingaitis’ last public appearance was at a Prisoner reunion in Melbourne in 2019