{"id":239074,"date":"2023-10-21T12:27:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=239074"},"modified":"2023-10-21T12:27:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:27:03","slug":"home-and-away-star-bruce-murray-diagnosed-with-stage-four-cancer-thats-spread-to-his-bloodstream-and-bones-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/tv-and-movies\/home-and-away-star-bruce-murray-diagnosed-with-stage-four-cancer-thats-spread-to-his-bloodstream-and-bones-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Home and Away star Bruce Murray diagnosed with stage four cancer that's spread to his bloodstream and bones | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
A HOME And Away star has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer that has spread to his bones and bloodstream.<\/p>\n
Bruce Murray, who is suffering from oesophageal cancer, is a much-loved member of the Australian soap family.<\/p>\n
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He has worked as a key grip on the show for years.<\/p>\n
The senior TV role saw Bruce supervising grip crews as well as assessing what equipment was needed while the Home And Away stars shot on location.<\/p>\n
A Go Fund Me page has been set up to raise money for the stalwart of the Aussie TV industry while he undergoes treatment.<\/p>\n
The wording on the charity page reads: "Recently our beloved, good friend Bruce Murray was diagnosed with Stage 4 Oesophageal Cancer, which has unfortunately gone into his blood stream and formed multiple cancers on his bones – ribs, spine, collar bone, sacrum, and hips.<\/p>\n
"Bruce will be starting Radiation Therapy on the 3 most urgent bone areas – spine, ribs and hips and soon be starting a combo of Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy.<\/p>\n "It's going to be a long journey but we are positive and know our cherished Brucey is a strong one.<\/p>\n "If you would like to donate, please do – anything will help Bruce and his family through this journey and to allow some comfort through these tough roads ahead."<\/p>\n Bruce's kind-hearted friends and family have already surpassed the $10,000 funding aim – with the current total at more than $17,000.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Bruce's website describes his telly work spanning the past two decades.<\/p>\n It reads: "Leading the team of grips, he has worked on a vast variety of locations, from beach, underwater, on vehicles and boats, on top of buildings, and cliff faces."<\/p>\n He has purchased much of his own grip and key equipment over the years, cementing his role in the industry.<\/p>\n His LinkedIn page shows that he joined Home And Away back in 1997, and has worked there for the past 26 years.<\/p>\n Away from the soap, Bruce is also known for working in the camera and electrical departments of TV shows Double The Fist, Good News Week and All Saints.<\/p>\n<\/picture>new look <\/span><\/p>\n
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