Kylie Minogue has shared a Neighbours Christmas-themed throwback photo to social media which contains one heartbreaking detail. The pop princess, who played Charlene Robinson on the long-running series from 1986 - 1988, posted a picture that captured the cast of the soap celebrating the holiday.
![[Kylie is seen leaning on fellow actor Ian Smith, who has appeared regularly on the series since 1987 as Harold Bishop]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/01/93445345-14223141-The_sweet_photo_captured_Kylie_and_Ian_having_the_time_of_their_-a-40_1735002472085.jpg)
The image is from the late 80s and shows veteran actors Kylie, Jason Donovan, Stefan Dennis and many more happily gathering around a Christmas tree. Kylie is seen leaning on fellow actor Ian Smith, who has appeared regularly on the series since 1987 as Harold Bishop.
![[Earlier this month, it was reported that Ian Smith has stepped down from his role on Neighbours amid a terminal cancer battle]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/24/01/92688043-14223141-Earlier_this_month_it_was_reported_that_Ian_Smith_has_stepped_do-a-39_1735002471747.jpg)
She looked radiant in a purple robe while Ian appeared to be having fun in a Santa costume. The sweet photo captured Kylie and Ian in a tender moment, many years before his heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. Kylie Minogue has shared a Neighbours Christmas-themed throwback photo to social media which contains one heartbreaking detail. The sweet photo captured Kylie and her co-star Ian Smith in a tender moment, years before his heartbreaking cancer diagnosis.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Ian stepped down from his role on Neighbours amid a terminal cancer battle. The soap opera icon said his prognosis is dire. 'I found out a few months back that I have cancer,' the 86-year-old told Ten News. The actor, who has played the beloved character on Neighbours since 1987, described the cancer as 'non-fixable'.
