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A Home and Away fan favourite is confirmed to be returning for Felicity’s funeral

Channel 7 has made it official!

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WRITTEN BY Danica Baker / Edited BY Danica Baker
21 August 2024 , 3 minutes to read

A Home and Away fan favourite will return to Summer Bay for Felicity’s (Jacqui Purvis) funeral.

A Channel 7 publicist has confirmed that Felicity’s foster dad, Gary (Peter Phelps), will be back in the bay for the sombre event.

“Gary does pop in and out every now and then. He does make a cameo return for the upcoming funeral,” the production source told Chattr.

Fans can catch their first glimpse at Gary’s return in the production photos that have been released ahead of Felictiy’s funeral airing.

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Gary at Felicity’s funeral. Image: Seven.

How did Felicity die on Home and Away?

Felicity collapsed at Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) and Eden’s (Stephanie Panozzo) engagement party during the August 12 episode. She was rushed to hospital where doctors found that she’d suffered a brain aneurysm.

After an emotional week of episodes, Felicity was eventually taken off life support during the August 19 episode.

Since Felicity’s passing, the bay has been rocked by grief. Her brother, Cash, has been planning her funeral and has stated that he wants only family members to attend.

“I don’t think Cash has quite processed everything, and a big funeral would just be too much,” Nicholas told TV Week of his character’s decision.

“I don’t think Cash will ever really move on from this,” he added. 

“Flick meant everything to him.”

Felicity was taken off life support on Home and Away this week. Image: Seven.

Fans react to Gary’s Home and Away return for Felicity’s funeral

Although it sounds as though Gary will only make a short appearance for Felciity’s funeral, fans are excited to see him back in the bay.

Some took to a Home and Away Facebook fan group to celebrate the return of the popular character.

“I’m so excited to see Peter Phelps is back again to play Gary. Been a fan since Sons and Daughters and Stingers too. Love his work,” one person wrote.

“I’m glad Gary is back, even though it’s a sad reason,” another added.

“I hope Gary stays in Home and Away,” a third user penned.

Plus, with Cash’s recent engagement, we have a feeling Gary will be making another return soon for the wedding.

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

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