McLeod's Daughters star Rachael Carpani dies at 45 after long illness

• Rachael Carpani, star of "McLeod’s Daughters," passed away at 45.
• Her family confirmed she died "unexpectedly but peacefully" after a long battle with chronic illness.
• Carpani was best known for her role as Jodi Fountain and also appeared in "Home and Away" and US series.
• She was an advocate for women’s health, openly discussing her decades-long battle with endometriosis.
• A private funeral will be held on December 19.

Why It Matters: It marks the unexpected loss of a beloved actress and women's health advocate.