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A SOAP legend has confirmed she is stepping down from her radio hosting role amid her ongoing mental health battle.
Kate Ritchie, famed for her role as Sally Fletcher in Home and Away, sparked concern last week after being photographed heading to an off-license before picking her daughter up from school.
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Concerning images saw the star, 46, appearing to cry down the phone as she sat alone in a public park close by to the shop in Sydney.
Now the actress has confirmed she will be taking a break from her current role as a host on the Nova FM Breakfast Show in Australia as she focuses on her own health.
Kate took to Instagram to share a statement in which she addressed her struggles as well as to thank employer Nova for standing by her.
The star penned: “I struggle with mental health issues at times, which are deeply personal.
“This has proven to be a bigger challenge than I imagined.
“So, I have decided to take a break from the show and the team who I love, to focus on my health.
“I want to thank all of those who are helping me through this very difficult time. I love you. Thank you Nova for being there when I need you.”
Kate continued on: “This is also a problem many others are struggling with. They know what it’s like.
“The images of me taken last week show that I wasn’t okay on that day.”
Kate went on to clarify her “appreciation” for those sticking by her as she took time out to focus on herself.
Her Nova FM co-hosts shared their support for the star publicly as they commented underneath her Instagram post.
Ryan Fitsgerald, known as Fitzy, wrote: “Love you Kate. Always here.”
Whilst fellow morning show host Michael Wipfli, known as Wippa, added: “We are so proud of you. We love you, we need you and can’t wait to have you back on the show.
“You are brave and courageous and sometimes, only sometimes as funny as Fitzy and I.”
Last week, the Daily Mail reported that the star had been locked in crisis talks with her management team after the release of the images.
Her managers were snapped arriving at her home on Friday to speak with the star.
Concern first arose after the star was spotted sobbing in a park after picking her child up from school.
An onlooker who witnessed Kate’s behaviour told the Mail: “She walked around a bit in the park while talking and then suddenly she sat down and started rocking her whole body back and forth and crying.
“It was really confronting – she looked so upset.
“When she turned around her eyes were all red and puffy and she looked absolutely devastated.”
Kate rose to fame as Sally in the popular soap in 1988 where she remained until 2008 before making a cameo in 2013.
She has since established herself as a popular radio star and appeared as a judge on Australia’s Got Talent in 2022 alongside UK stars David Walliams and Alesha Dixon.
Help for mental health
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support.
The following are free to contact and confidential:
- Samaritans, www.samaritans.org, 116 123, jo@samartiands.org.uk
- CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) www.thecalmzone.net, 0800 585 858
- Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) www.papyrus-uk.org, 0800 068 41 41
- Shout (for support of all mental health) www.giveusashout.org/get-help/, text 85258 to start a conversation
Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Email info@mind.org.uk or call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).
YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.
Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).
Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
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Mum’s heart-wrenching tribute to her ‘beautiful babies’ as girl, 9, & boy, 16, killed in ‘hit-and-run while on scooter’
A DEVASTATED mother has paid tribute to her “beautiful babies” after a nine-year-old girl and boy, 16, were killed while riding a scooter.
Roman Casselden and his little sister Darcie were struck down by a car on Saturday evening while playing in near their home in Essex.
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The horror happened in Walthams Place, Pitsea, at around 6.25pm and the driver failed to stop at the scene.
In a message posted on Facebook, the children’s heartbroken mum Emma Keeling, paid tribute to her “beautiful babies”.
She wrote: “My two beautiful babies Roman and Darcie sadly lost their lives last night in this awful accident. The driver fled the scene.
“We are currently grieving at this difficult time.
“I wish to thank everyone who has offered their support and to the paramedics, air ambulance crew and members of the public who tried in vain to save them.”
The children’s’ father Alec Casselden made a number of grief-stricken posts on social media describing his heartbreak over their deaths.
Darcie and Roman are thought to have been playing on an e-scooter when tragedy struck, according to local media reports.
Essex Police confirmed a man and woman, both in their 20s, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
They both remain in custody.
A GoFundMe has been set up by a friend in support of the family to raise money for funeral expenses.
They wrote a message with the appeal which read: “I have been given permission on behalf of my friends, the family of young Roman and Darcie, who tragically lost their lives on Saturday Feb 1 2025 in Pitsea.
“Tragedy has struck our community, leaving two young lives lost far too soon. We are heartbroken for the families and loved ones of these precious children.
“In this devastating time, we want to come together to support the families with funeral expenses and other needs. Any donation, big or small, will help ease their burden.”
Roman has been remembered as a talented footballer, playing through the Achievement Through Football (ATF) charity.
One tribute to him from a former teacher read: “Two beautiful souls taken far too soon. You were such a good kid, a joy to teach in PE.
“Our time together watching you gain confidence in football club and seeing you play for the school, seeing that beamy smile when you scored and hearing Mr Billingham screaming your name celebrating is a great memory.”
Another read: “I can’t believe you are both gone. ATF will not be the same anymore. You were both taken too soon. You will never be forgotten.”
Members of the grief-stricken community also left floral tributes at the scene.
“You were both lovely people. I will always love you and remember you,” one read.
Someone penned: “I’m so sorry that you both have been taken away far too young.
“My thoughts and prayers are with everything that had the joy to know you both, especially your family.”
Residents claimed the 30mph road, Ashlyns, where the children were hit needs more speed calming measures.
One local said: “This is a built up area with lots of children crossing the road to reach the park, playground and nearby schools.
“But cars come zooming down like it’s a 60mph country road. There’s been so many crashes recently – even one involving a police car.
“It’s sad that it takes a tragedy like this to highlight the issue but hopefully something will finally be done about it now.”
Councillor Gavin Callaghan, Leader of Basildon Council, added: “I was deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the deaths of two young children in Pitsea North West yesterday, after a road traffic incident on the Chalvedon estate.
“I can’t imagine the pain and anguish the parents and family of these two children are going through right now. We will be supporting the local community through this difficult time.
“If you saw anything or have any information on this accident, please get in touch with the police immediately.”
Stuart Hooper, temporary assistant chief constable, added: “My thoughts are with the friends and family of the girl and boy who have died this evening.
“Specialist officers are supporting them at this truly unimaginably difficult time. Our officers will be carrying out enquiries in the area this evening to establish the circumstances which led up to the collision so if you saw anything or have any information please get in contact.”
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