He's been everyone’s neighbour for 30 years': a tribute to Harold Bishop actor Ian Smith - With the news that Ian Smith is retiring from Neighbours due to ill health, our celebrity correspondent refle

Neighbours fans have recalled the legendary moment when fan favourite Harold Bishop was swept out to sea. Ian Smith, 86, who plays the stalwart of the Australian soap, announced he would be quitting the show after being diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Actor Ian Smith, who has played the character Harold Bishop in the iconic Australian soap opera “Neighbours” since 1987, has announced his retirement after being diagnosed with terminal cancer