Australian soap opera icon Ian Smith, who has played Harold Bishop on Neighbours for over five decades, has revealed he has terminal cancer and will be leaving the show for good.

Neighbours has issued a statement on the departure of character Harold Bishop following the news that cast member Ian Smith has been diagnosed with terminal cancer

Neighbours actor Ian Smith, who plays Harold Bishop on the Australian soap, has announced he is leaving the show after revealing he has terminal cancer. The 86-year-old told Australia's 10 News First programme he had pulmonary pleomorphic carcinoma,

Neighbours star Ian Smith, known for playing Harold Bishop in the Australian soap, has announced his departure from the show after revealing he has terminal cancer.

The 86-year-old told an Australian news programme he has been diagnosed with an ‘aggressive, non-fixable cancer’.

Veteran Neighbours actor Ian Smith has revealed he's been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The 86 year old, famed for his role as Harold Bishop, shared the news following his recent exit from the Australian-based soap opera.

Neighbours legend Ian Smith has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and has stepped down from his iconic role as Harold Bishop. The 86-year-old, whose portrayal of the beloved Ramsay Street stalwart made him one of TV’s most recognisable faces,