The 66-year-old actor, who also appeared in Chopper and Neighbours, died while snorkelling at Fremantle’s South beach
Australian actor Peter Hardy, best known for his roles in television series McLeod’s Daughters and the stage show Mamma Mia! has been identified as the man who drowned at a popular beach in Western Australia last week.
The 66-year-old died at South beach in Fremantle on Thursday morning after he was found unconscious in the water, having planned to snorkel. Bystanders performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but he could not be revived.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
His brother, Michael Hardy, confirmed the news on social media, saying he was “devastated”.
