A death is about to rock Summer Bay and a Home and Away producer has issued a warning to fans ahead of the emotional episode.

Recent episodes have been leading up to the Home and Away death, which will play out during the August 12 episode.

“Tonight is a massive episode of Home and Away. I promise you won’t want to miss this one!” series producer Lucy Addario told 7NEWS.com.au.

Lucy added that viewers should prepare for a rollercoaster of an episode.

“This week’s episodes and leading into next Monday are simply unmissable. The community will rally in what will become a fight of a lifetime, and ultimately end in a death that will rock the Bay.”

Addario ended by sharing a warning, encouraging fans to have the tissue box close by.

“We have not seen a goodbye like this in years. All I can say is make sure your tissue box is close by — you will need it!” she said.

A new cast member will join Summer Bay

While one cast member will be leaving Summer Bay permanently after their death, there will also be a new addition.

“Cash and Eden’s magical surprise engagement party on the beach will see a big number of our Summer Bay favourites coming together to celebrate the joy,” Lucy explained.

Abigail, who will be played by actress Hailey Pinto, will become a new core cast member.

“Her surprise arrival will ignite a huge storyline for the Fowler siblings,” she teased.

“There’s a lot going on at this party … from every angle. And then to top it all off, tragedy will strike with the life of one of our most beloved characters on the line.”

Home and Away airs Monday – Thursday at 7:30pm on Channel 7 and 7Plus.

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