…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Maxine Klibingaitis, best known for her roles as Terri Inglis in the Australian soap opera Neighbours and Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner: Cell Block H, has died at the age of 58.
Her death was announced on a Facebook fan group for Prisoner, called Partners in Crime, and was confirmed by a close friend of the actress.
Tributes to Maxine Klibingaitis
In the announcement made in the Facebook group, it was stated that Maxine Klibingaitis had passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
The group expressed their condolences to her son, Zane, as well as to Maxine’s family and friends.
The tribute also noted that Maxine played many roles in Australian TV and that she was much loved by her fans.
Maxine Klibingaitis’ Acting Career
Maxine Klibingaitis played the character of Terri Inglis in Neighbours, where she married villain Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) in the 1980s.
She would later become the first character in the show to die by suicide.
She also appeared in Home and Away, The Flying Doctors, and All Together Now.
Her final public appearance was at a Prisoner reunion in 2019.
Commentary
The news of Maxine Klibingaitis’ passing has shocked and saddened many of her fans, who have taken to social media to pay their respects.
Her sudden death has come as a surprise to those who knew her, and her legacy as an actress in Australian television will be remembered by her fans and colleagues alike.
Maxine’s performances in Neighbours and Prisoner were memorable, and her portrayal of the troubled Bobbie Mitchell in Prisoner left a lasting impact on audiences.
Maxine Klibingaitis’ contribution to Australian television will not be forgotten.