ERINSBOROUGH - Janet Andrewartha, who played Lyn Scully in Neighbours, has died at the age of 72. The actress joined the long-running Australian soap in 1999 as the Scully family matriarch. The soap’s official Instagram account paid tribute to the star, with a post reading: “Everyone at Neighbours is deeply saddened by the passing of Janet Andrewartha. I will miss her every day.” Stefan Dennis, best known for playing businessman Paul Robinson on Neighbours, said he was: “So very upset to lose the lovely Janet. We will all miss you dear girl.” Janet Andrewartha was also known for her roles in other Australian hits including A Country Practice and Blue Heelers.
