CLARIFICATION: Home and Away Star Ada Nicodemou Discusses Colleague’s Cancer Battle, Not Her Own

Reports circulating online that suggest actress Ada Nicodemou has been afflicted with “terrible cancer” are misleading and appear to be misinterpreting her public advocacy.

Ada Nicodemou, best known for her long-running role as Leah Patterson on the soap opera Home and Away, is an active ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Her work with the foundation involves sharing information and supporting those affected by the disease.

While Nicodemou has publicly opened up about her own health challenges—including a serious herniated disc in her spine that required surgery and a lengthy recovery—there are no verifiable reports or official statements that she has been diagnosed with cancer.

It is likely the online article is referencing:

1. Her Role as an Advocate: Nicodemou frequently uses her platform to support cancer awareness and fundraising efforts, such as for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

2. A Colleague’s Diagnosis: In 2023, the Home and Away cast, including Nicodemou, rallied around a beloved crew member, Bruce Murray, who was diagnosed with stage four oesophageal cancer. The actress and her co-stars shared their heartbreak and support for him during his battle, which may have been the “terrible cancer” the original article referred to.

The actress continues to maintain an active public life and is one of the longest-serving cast members on Home and Away.