Home and Away is gearing up to bid a bittersweet farewell to veteran star Lynne McGranger as her character Irene Roberts leaves the Bay. Irene is at the centre of a hard-hitting Alzheimer's storyline.

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For many long-time fans of Home and Away, keeping up with every episode can sometimes feel like a challenge. Life gets busy, storylines come and go, and even the most devoted viewers occasionally ...

Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. A record number of Home and Away viewers tuned in for Irene Roberts' emotional farewell to Summer Bay in recent scenes. The culmination of a storyline ...