New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Australian actress Rachael Carpani has died aged 45, her family has announced.

In a statement shared on Instagram, the family said it was with "great sadness" that they were confirming her death, adding that Carpani had been living with a chronic illness.

Carpani was best known for her role as Jodi Fountain in the long-running Australian television series McLeod's Daughters, which brought her international recognition. She later appeared in a range of American productions, including NCIS: Los Angeles, The Glades, If There Be Thorns and The Rachels.

She also played the lead role in Lifetime's legal drama Against the Wall, further establishing her career beyond Australia.

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