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Beloved Australian Actress Lorraine Bayly Passes at 89

2/28/2026

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Lorraine Bayly died at age 89 on February 28, 2026, in a Sydney aged care home.
She was best known for portraying Grace Sullivan, the matriarch on the Australian soap The Sullivans.
In the series, the character Grace Sullivan dies in a World War II bomb blast, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.
Bayly began her career in 1962 and remained a beloved figure on Australian television.

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Lorraine Bayly died at age 89 on February 28, 2026, in a Sydney aged care home.
She was best known for portraying Grace Sullivan, the matriarch on the Australian soap The Sullivans.
In the series, the character Grace Sullivan dies in a World War II bomb blast, leaving a lasting impact on viewers.
Bayly began her career in 1962 and remained a beloved figure on Australian television.